The Withers-Maguire House located on Bluford Ave. in downtown Ocoee is one of the oldest homes in the area and on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1888 by Brigadier General William Temple Withers of the Confederate Army. The home was built in a 19th century architectural style called Gothic Stick which was popular from the Victorian Era until the end of the Civil War. General Withers played a prominent role in creating the city of Ocoee and the Ocoee Christian Church. The home was purchased in 1910 by David Maguire who resided in the home with his family for the next 73 years. Today, visitors can view the inside of the home on weekends between 2pm and 4pm.
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1 James Kemper Millard // Jan 17, 2008 at 5:41 pm
This was my great-great grandfather’s Florida home. His farm was Fairlawn, just north of Lexington, Kentucky. He also had several plantations in Mississippi that came to him through his wife.
2 Linda Withers Milligan // Apr 15, 2008 at 4:16 pm
I saw a monument for William Temple Withers at Vicksburg. My maiden name was Withers. The only ancesters I know of came from Ohio and West Virginia. Did William have any West Virginia or Ohio history?
3 Martha Withers Utley Aitken & Spence Carrick Millard // Aug 27, 2008 at 1:38 am
We are are descendents of William Temple Withers, late of Fairlawn Stock Farm, Lexington, Ky. Our book on his life will be published next year. Because of this research, General Withers will be inducted into list of Immortals of the Harness Racing Hall of Fame, Goshen, N.Y. July 3, 2009.
4 Cheryl Gail Withers // Oct 3, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Hello there
I am Cheryl Withers from South Africa , my father is Brian Archiblad Withers, his family are decendants of England.. What I lovely House wish i could visit..
Kind Regards
5 Robert Sharkey Withers, III // Jan 11, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Gen. W. T. Withers was my Great-Great Grandfather. I was raised in Jackson, Ms. but now live in Monticello Ms. Funny how so many of his decendents are into horses. I raise foundation bred Quarter Horses.
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