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.                                               Florida's Oldest Towns

10/12/2021

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Florida is a scenically diverse state with interesting history. It has the two oldest cities in the Unities States, and has many 'end of the road' locations, quaint fishing villages, award winning beaches and charming old small towns. It’s difficult to pin down what town is the 'oldest' in the state, since so many of our towns predate Florida as a state, or even as a U.S. territory. The approach taken for this Collection used the official date of incorporation to help find the 10 oldest towns, but it’s all open to interpretation. Now, besides photography opportunities (my passion), these towns offer great places to visit. Our source - Towns.
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Here Are The 10 Oldest Towns In Florida … loaded with history

12/7/2020

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Note: the brief introductory paragraph is from the  'Only in Your State' website. To learn more about each town, see the last sentence of each paragraph and click on the word 'here'.

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St.Augustine: The oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States, St. Augustine retains a lot of its historic charm, while continuing to evolve and grow. It also served as the capital of Spanish Florida, and of U.S. Territory of Florida before it was changed to Tallahassee. As with many old cities, there's several ghost stories swirling around St. Augustine, including haunted hotels like the Casablanca Inn On The Bay. Click here for additional St Augustine details and photo opportunities.
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Pensacola: Pensacola is one of the oldest and most historic cities in America, with a settlement that predated even St. Augustine's (but only lasted a short time). Pensacola became part of the U.S. in 1821, and it was officially incorporated in 1825. Its history far predates this time, and it was ruled by five different flags in its history. Click here for additional Pensacola details and photo opportunities.
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Fernandina Beach: The "Isle of 8 Flags" may have been controlled by eight different nations, but it's been an incorporated town here since 1825. The history of this city in Northeast Florida goes much, much farther back. Many of the 19th-century buildings remain in the charming downtown district.
Click here for additional Fernandina Beach details and photo opportunities.
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Marianna: Marianna was founded in 1828, and named for the Scottish founder's wife Mary and her friend Anna. Marianna's downtown has a nicely restored historic district, and it has been recognized as a Florida Main Street Town. Click here for additional Marianna details and photo opportunities.
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Tallahassee was incorporated in 1825. It was chosen as the capital of Florida long before Florida became a state, due to its central location between Pensacola and St. Augustine.
Click here for additional Tallahassee details and photo opportunities.
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Key West: Lt. Commander Matthew C. Perry planted an American flag on Key West in 1822, claiming the islands for the United States, and it was incorporated as a city in Florida in 1828. Head to the Key West Historic District, or Old Town, to see some of the oldest structures on the island.
Click here for additional Key West details and photo opportunities.
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Quincy: This town in Gadsden County was established in 1828, named for our sixth president, John Quincy Adams. In its early years Quincy became very prosperous due to a booming tobacco industry. Click here for additional Quincy details and photo opportunities.
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Apalachicola: This town of around 2.200 in the Panhandle was originally incorporated as the town of West Point in 1827, and then became Apalachicola in 1831. It's famous for its small town charm and excellent oysters. Click here for additional Apalachicola details and photo opportunities.
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Jacksonville: Florida's largest city is also one of its oldest. Soon after Spain gave up Florida to the United States, folks near the area the British had called Cowford started founding this town named after Andrew Jackson. It was officially incorporated in 1832. From hiking trails to beautiful beaches, Jacksonville appeals to just about everyone.
Click here for additional Jacksonville details and photo opportunities.
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Micanopy: This small town just south of Gainesville is known for its historic buildings and great antique stores. It was incorporated in 1837, but its roots go all the way back before Florida became a U.S. territory. Nicknamed ”The Town That Time Forgot,” the history behind Micanopy is truly fascinating.
Click here for additional details and photo opportunities.                                                           
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/florida/oldest-towns-fl/
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