Kingsley Plantation
- Landmark
- Regional draw
- Jacksonville
The surviving buildings and cabin remains at Kingsley Plantation interpret the lives of enslaved people and plantation owners on Fort George Island. This National Park Service site offers a direct encounter with the difficult history behind the island's agricultural landscape.
Read the interpretation around the grounds as well as viewing the main house. Interior access and ranger programs can differ from grounds access; consult current National Park Service notices before making the trip.
Visitor details reviewed October 17, 2026. Check [official visitor information](http://www.nps.gov/timu/historyculture/kp.htm) for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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