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Apalachicola

1/1/2021

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"The area was first called Cottonton because of a trading post that handled cotton, one of the agricultural staples of the area before the Civil War. After that, it became known as West Point, and while Florida was still a territory in 1831 the town received its present name. <1>

Famous for its fresh seafood offerings, Apalachicola is a friendly fishing town that boasts a wonderful rustic charm. There are over 900 historic listings here, from small cottages to stained glass churches, and its lack of traffic or city noise makes it a laid-back slice of Old Florida. The town once was the oyster capital of the world and.

There are waterfront parks,  shrimp boats and great shopping, dining and cafes. Nearby the town center is the Orman House Overlooking the docks of Apalachicola stands the historic Orman House, the ancestral home of Thomas Orman's family. The house was occupied for 165 years until 1994, when it was soldlater became part of the State Park. On the grounds, not far from the home are remnats of the servants quarters. 

Suggested Photo Ops:
*Shops along the Main Street
*Orman House and Servants Quarters (and house tour)
*Waterfront boats
*Chestnut Street Cemetery (and walking tour)


<1> History of Apalachicola, Florida
 Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apalachicola,_Florida
 Orman House https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/orman-house-tour
Chestnut Street Cemetery https://is.gd/AwfLPsis.gd/AwfLPs

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