Historic Sites near Jacksonville, FL

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The Jacksonville Historical Society makes its home in the Old St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, and chronicles the vast history of Jacksonville. This towering Gothic Revival church is the largest pre-1901 house of worship... heritagesites.com

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"[The Spaniards] made a horrible, tragic slaughter of our forces, so great was the anger and hatred they had for our nation. They vied with one another to see who could best cut the throats of our people..." 1565 la Caroline ca... hmdb.org

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Joseph Finegan was born on November 17, 1814, and died on October 29, 1885. Brigadier General Finegan, along with CSA Brigadier General Alfred Holt Colquitt, was in command of the defense of Florida from Union troops at O... waymarking.com

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Musician. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band "Lynyrd Skynyrd". Together with guitarist Allen Collins, he co-wrote many of the band's hit songs to in... findagrave.com

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The Merrill House utilizes the biography of James Merrill and his family to launch into a broader discussion of life in Jacksonville at the turn of the century. In about 1875 James E. Merrill started a small iron works... heritagesites.com

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Web:http://www.coj.net/Departments/Ritz+Theatre+and+La+Villa+Museum/History+of+the+Ritz.htmThe museum houses a permanent exhibit of the history of African Americans in northeast Florida. It replicates scenes of everyday l... waymarking.com

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Birth: Nov. 17, 1814Death: Oct. 29, 1885 Civil War Confederate Brigadier General. Along with Brigadier General Alfred Holt Colquitt, he was in command of the defense of Florida from Union troops at Olustee on February 20,... waymarking.com

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The King's Road, built by the British prior to the American Revolution, began at the St. Mary's River, passed through Cowford (Jacksonville), crossed the St. John's River, it is believed, at present day Liberty Street, approxim... hmdb.org

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Located on Jacksonville's Southbank, this museum features interactive, award-winning exhibitions and engaging programs covering physical and natural science, regional history, and astronomy. The museum displays 12,000 ... heritagesites.com

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Rock Musician. Original Lead Singer of Southern Rock Band "Lynyrd Skynyrd". Birth: Jan. 15, 1948, USADeath: Oct. 20, 1977, USADue to his original grave site being vandalized in June 29th, 2000 his casket was moved to this... waymarking.com

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Robert Hayes was an Olympic Athlete and a Hall of Fame Football Player. Known as "Bullet Bob" for his speed, he won gold medals in the 100 meter and 400 meter sprints at the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, in 1964. ... waymarking.com

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The marker is an above ground mausoleum which stands close to one of the cemetery's side fences. There is a plaque on the side of her grave site and there is a padlock on the doors..She used to be called "Mother Kofi". waymarking.com

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