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Historic Homes & Buildings

Orman House (circa 1838)
177 Fifth Street • Apalachicola, FL 32325
Located in the Dowtown Historic Section
850-653-1209
Overlooking the Apalachicola River, this antebellum home was built by Thomas Orman and was used for both business and social gatherings. The Orman Housed features both Federal and Greek Revival styles with wooden mantelpieces, molded plaster cornices, and wide heart-pine floorboards. more... map
Raney House (circa 1838)
46 Avenue F • Apalachicola, FL 32320
850-653-9851
Listed on the National Historic Register, this stately columned structure has stood since the city's very beginnings and is a treasure trove of historic items, offering guests a glimpse into the 19th century. David Greenway Raney built this historic house, which narrowly escaped destruction during the Civil War. map
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church (circa 1929)
27 6th Street • Apalachicola, FL 32320
Located Between Avenues C & B
850-653-9453
This Romanesque-style building was originally an ornate wooden structure that now houses great wooden pews and beautiful stained glass windows. The church also offers a fellowship hall that accommodates up to 200 people. more... map

Apalachicola Maritime Museum
103 Water Street • Apalachicola, FL 32320
850-653-2500
The Maritime Museum has been re founded to celebrate the maritime history of Apalachicola in the form of a maritime museum with active sailing, boat building and restoration and educational programs. Collectively the activities of the AMM will provide a vision into the rich history of the Gulf coastal region and river systems that come together to form the largest river in Florida. The museum was reborn in October of 2007 with the arrival of the L. Francis Herreschoff designed 58' wooden ketch, Quark, into Apalachicola bay. The Quark has since been renamed to Heritage of Apalachicola and offers sailing trips. Located at 103 Water Street, Apalachicola. (850) 653-2500. more... map
John Gorrie State Museum
P.O. Box 267 • Apalachicola, FL 32320
Located on 6th Street, One Block East off U.S. 98
850-653-9347
This museum features a replica of Dr. John Gorrie's ice machine built from the specifications of his patent for mechanical refrigeration in 1851. The ice machine was created in an attempt to cool his yellow fever patients and his invention later became the basis for modern air conditioning and refrigeration. Exhibits regarding the history of Apalachicola are also on display. map

Apalachicola Tours
301 Market Street • Apalachicola, FL 32329
Located at Scipio Creek Marina
850-653-8687
Experience the wildlife and ecosystem of the estuary while cruising in one of the two all weather boats provided by this tour company that takes you through the river, marsh, and swamps of the Forgotten Coast. more... map
B-9 Tour & Charter
317 Water Street • Apalachicola, FL 32320
850-653-8860
This tour company offers scenic bay tours, remote landings, shelling excursions, lighthouse tours, and river trips to Fort Gadsden, as well as bay and near shore charter fishing. map