May 23, 2021

Torreya State Park

Located southwest of Tallahassee overlooking the Apalachicola River.

The park was named after a rare species of the endangered Torreya (taxiflora) tree — which can only be found along the high bluffs along the Apalachicola River.  

In the 1930’s, The CCC workers developed this park along with the Gregory House. The Gregory House was built in 1849 by a planter, James Gregory and was located across the river. The plantation prospered until the beginnings of Civil War and the abolition of slavery. The Gregory’s left after the war, and the house fell into disrepair. A lumber company took ownership of the house and donated it to the new Torreya State Park.  In 1935, the CCC workers disassembled the house and moved it to its present location. 

One of the most picturesque settings in Florida. 

                                   Not a very good specimen, recovering from hurricane

                                                                    Gregory House (circa 1849)

                                                                          Front View                                                                                         

                                                               Rear View overlooking the River

                                                                           River View

                                                  Hurricane Micheal Devastation 

                                            Some interior views taken through the windows