Legendary Locals of Jacksonville

by Laura Jo Brunson and Kendall Brunson

Book Overview

Since Europeans first settled along Jacksonville's riverbanks in the 16th century, the area has been a diverse community that thrives not only on commerce, music, and the arts but also on the advantages of a subtropical climate and waterside lifestyle. The city grew up around a crossing point for cattle in the St. Johns River and first became known as Cowford. The Great Fire of 1901 left 10,000 people homeless but not defeated. The ashes gave birth...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467101745
• ISBN13: 9781467101745
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 9.1"