Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
About
Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park is a 33-acre state park in Florida, sitting about 0.3 miles from the town of Ellenton. The site is managed by the state park agency, and its small footprint makes it a compact stop rather than a full-day destination. Cooler, drier months are the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bradenton show January highs around 72°F with lows near 52°F. Summer brings highs in the low 90s and more frequent rainy days, peaking at about 18 wet days in August. For time on a trail after a visit, Emerson Point Park Trail lies about 7 miles away, and Eagle Loop is roughly 9 miles off.
Park size
33 acres
Location
Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
Florida
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 72–85°F and lows of 52–68°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bradenton 5 Ese, FL weather station, 6 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan72° high52° low
- Feb75° high55° low
- Mar78° high58° low
- Apr83° high63° low
- May88° high68° low
- Jun91° high74° low
- Jul92° high75° low
- Aug92° high76° low
- Sep90° high74° low
- Oct85° high68° low
- Nov79° high60° low
- Dec74° high55° low
Where it is
- Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park · State park
- Nearest town
- Ellenton, Florida · 0.3 mi
- Managed by
- State Park and Recreation
Nearby
- Emerson Point Park TrailHiking7.3 mi
- Eagle LoopHiking8.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
