Lewis Log Cabin

The Lewis Log Cabin is the only building at the settlement that is not original to Florida. Jim Lewis of Georgia built it in 1876. In 1992, his descendants purchased the cabin and sponsored its transportation and reconstruction. It is an excellent example of Cracker Vernacular architecture. Built up off the ground and having a steeply pitched roof, it allows air movement up through the structure. There is no center ridgepole. Originally, wide porches encompassed three sides to shade the interior from the hot sun. One ridge end was enclosed for a storeroom, and it has been repurposed as a kitchen. The original kitchen was a separate building behind the cabin.

Florida · United States