Call Street Historic District

The Call Street Historic District is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on December 12, 1985) located in Starke, Florida. It encompasses approximately 120 acres (0.49 km2), and the boundaries are Jefferson, Cherry, Madison (FL 100), and Temple Streets (US 301). It contains 23 historic buildings and 1 structure.

Call Street Historic District
Call Street Historic District is located in Florida
Call Street Historic District
Call Street Historic District is located in the United States
Call Street Historic District
LocationStarke, Florida
Coordinates29°56′37″N 82°6′30″W / 29.94361°N 82.10833°W / 29.94361; -82.10833
Area120 acres (0.49 km2)
Built1858
NRHP reference No.85003329
Added to NRHP12 December 1985[1]

The historic district also serves as the City of Starke's primary restaurant and entertainment district, with a theatre, antique shops, restaurants, a history museum, and cultural center. Located within the historic district is another location on the National Register of Historic Places, the Santa Fe College Andrews Center.

Call Street, which is part of Florida State Road 230, was named in honor of former Florida territorial governor, Richard K. Call. It is officially named "West Call Street" west of Walnut Street and "East Call Street" east of Walnut. Similarly, Walnut Street is officially named "South Walnut Street" south of Call Street and "North Walnut Street" north of Call Street.

References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System – Call Street Historic District (#85003329)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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