Bulow Plantation Ruins

The Bulow Plantation Ruins are a historic landmark and reminder of the rise and fall of sugar plantations in Florida. Though the plantation was only running for 15 years, it was one of the largest and most successful sugar producers in the state. It was destroyed in 1836, during the Second Seminole War. The Seminole Indians believed the lands to be theirs. The wars were an attempt to regain their territory.

After the death of Major Bulow, the founder of this plantation, he left the holdings to his son John. There were 46 cabins on the land which housed their slaves. It was through the use of slave labor that the plantation could grow multiple cash crops including sugar cane, cotton, rice, and indigo.

During the war, John Bulow eventually abandoned the plantation as tension grew with the Seminole Indians. He passed away just a few months later after relocating to St. Augustine.

In the plantation today, you will find ruins including sugar mills, wells, a spring house, slave cabins, and the mansion. There are multiple walking trails, picnic facilities, a history center, and boat ramp. The boat ramp gives canoes and small powerboats access to Bulow Creek. Fishing here is also allowed.