Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
Stone ruins of an 1850s plantation steam sugar mill, with the remaining chimney, boiler and press. They tell the story of Florida's plantation economy and enslaved labor.
The ruins belonged to the Margarita Plantation of David Yulee, Florida's first U.S. senator. The sugar mill operated from about 1851 to 1864, supported by roughly a thousand enslaved laborers. The surviving features include a limestone chimney, an iron boiler and parts of the steam press, with interpretive signs explaining the sugar-making process and plantation history. The site is small and can be seen in 15-20 minutes. It is free to visit from 08:00 to sunset and has a picnic area. Located in Homosassa, it can be visited on the way to Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.
Opening hours
08:00 to sunset
Nearby sights
- Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
- Chassahowitzka River
- Kings Bay Manatee Swim
- Three Sisters Springs
- Hunter Springs Park
- Crystal River Archaeological State Park
- Crystal River Preserve State Park
- Fort Island Gulf Beach