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Palm Cottage
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National Register of Historic Places

Palm Cottage

Also known as Henry Watterson Cottage; The Cement Cottage; The Palmer Home; A

On the National Register since 198244 years
Listed 1982Naples

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Palm Cottage

Palm Cottage, at 137 12th Ave., S., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 1982. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the state level.

What it isHistoric house in Florida, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 146 MB · National Archives↗
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137 12th Ave., S., Naples · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Palm Cottage

Is Palm Cottage on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 24, 1982 (Register number 82002371).

Is Palm Cottage a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Florida has 44 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Palm Cottage?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Palm Cottage?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 146 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77842238 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.