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Exploring Sam's House: 150 Years of Merritt Island History
Step back into Old Florida and explore Sam's House on Merritt Island, one of the most fascinating historic homes in Brevard County, Florida.In 1875, John H. Sams built a small 600-square-foot cabin. In 1878, the cabin was deconstructed, floated up the Indian River Lagoon from Eau Gallie, and reassembled at its present location on Merritt Island. The cabin became home to a family of 4 adults and 6 children.The original cabin had three rooms and later served as a school, church, and workshop.In 1888, the Sams family built the larger 1,260-square-foot Florida vernacular home that stands beside the cabin today. The house accommodated a large family, including eight children, some of whom were already grown, as well as John Sams' older brother and sister.If you enjoy Florida history, historic homes, pioneer stories, Old Florida, Merritt Island, Brevard County history, and exploring interesting places around the Space Coast, Sam's House is a fascinating stop to add to your list.And if you're visiting the area while waiting for a rocket launch from Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral, this is one of the many historic places worth exploring around the Space Coast. Sam's House — Merritt Island, Floridahttps://nbbd.com/godo/sanctuaries/SamsHouse/https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram/Sanctuaries/SamsHouseSubscribe to Ant on the Move for more Florida history, historic attractions, unusual places, and things to see and do around Central Florida and the Space Coast.Thank you for watching Ant on the Move!#antonthemove #florida #seaworld Help Us Stay on the Move!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLShCRuPNj20RTAGd-h7Nmg/join_______________________________________________________Check out My Merch at the Ant on the Move Shop!https://ant-on-the-move.myspreadshop.com/"As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases."What's in my Camera Bag ↓https://pin.it/10z58pU9wInstagram ↓https://www.instagram.com/antonthemove/Shop Florida Printables!https://antonthemoveco.etsy.comPodcast on Spotify ↓https://open.spotify.com/show/60VheKX...Pinterest ↓https://www.pinterest.com/antonthemove/What's in my Camera Bag ↓https://pin.it/10z58pU9wBlog/Landing Page ↓https://antonthemove.wordpress.com/Visit the Ant Hub!https://campsite.bio/ant
