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.                                               Florida's Oldest Towns

10/12/2021

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Florida is an interesting state. The more you pull back the onion peel, the more you explore, the more you find. Many of the towns in Florida have something unique and photogenic but are also charming and historic. It’s difficult to pin down the one oldest town in the state, because there are many definitions of what constitutes 'oldest' and so many of our towns predate Florida as a state. But here are 10 old(est) towns in Florida, These towns also happen to be great places to visit.
St. Augustine
Micanopy
Marianna

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Micanopy (1821)

12/7/2020

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Part of our exploring Florida one theme we enjoy is photographing the oldest towns in Florida, including Micanopy, named after the Seminole Indian Chief, Mic-a-no-pee (my phonetic spelling). The town was settled in 1821 and is the oldest inland town in Florida. Cholokka Boulevard, once an Indian trading route, is Micanopy’s main street, and the town’s primary tourist destination known for its antique shops (self-proclaimed antiques capital).

The main street has a mix of rustic storefronts and dining for casual shoppers, collectors, and has been a location for Hollywood film makers (Note: Micanopy was the setting for the movie 'Doc Hollywood' starring Michael J Fox). The town also has a wonderful B&B (Herlong Mansion) and exemplifies that which is called Old Florida  The Town of Micanopy encompasses 1.03 square miles in rural north-central Florida between Gainesville and Ocala just off Interstate 75, with 700 residents and 300 homes. See link for more photos. Collections:  #oldtowns 
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