Citrus trees and house at Ruxton Plantation, c. 1905

Two rows of orange trees with a narrow walking path leading to the house at Ruxton Plantation. This property was located in Eden, which is in the modern-day Jensen Beach area, was first established by Sarah and John Lucas in the late 1800s. The Lucas family had the lumber for the house pre-cut in Baltimore and transported to the Eden area via ship. They named the property after the town of Ruxton, Maryland, where they hailed from. The Lucas family began growing pineapples, but it was after Helen and Nathan Saunders purchased the plantation in 1899 that it became one of the largest and most successful pineapple farms in the area. The plantation was later sold to Charles Edason. Louis Bell Edason inherited the property after his parents died. Louis Bell Edason renamed the property Maribel Plantation after his first wife then later Candy Bell Plantation after his second wife. Poor copy.

Scan gift of Historical Society of Martin County, donation from William H. Addeo.

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Black and white print; 3.5x4.5 inches

English

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