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HISTORIC SITE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION
Arcadia Historic District
Roughly bounded by Lee and Miles Aves., Imogene, Cypress, Pine, and Magnolia Streets.
The Historic District of Arcadia along Oak St. has soaring oak trees and many fine Southern Colonial style homes. There is a self-guided walking tour of the Historic District, available free at the Chamber of Commerce. More than 370 historic homes and businesses were placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1984. Arcadia became a Main Street city in 1985. It was named the best small town in Florida. Stroll the sidewalks of Arcadia's historic downtown area for a day of antique shopping and dining. Over 25 stores are located in the historic district of Arcadia, Florida. Some are open every day. Quite a few are closed on Mondays. Most have posted hours.
William Oswell Ralls House
640 West Whidden Street
William Oswell Ralls was born on 20 Feb 1837 in GA and died on 7 Sep 1882 in FL.
Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_DeSoto_County,_Florida
640 West Whidden Street
Arcadia, FL 34266