Florida History

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Miccosukee people of Florida

Miccosukee people were originally part of the Muskogee tribe of Native Americans. They came to Florida by way of Tennesse, then the Carolinas and fina

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Orange County History Centre

The 2 names that have been given to this part of the State reflect visitors’ impression and the commodity that gave it the initial wealth. Originally

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Osceola County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum.

The county of Osceola has a rich and varied history. Named after the Seminole Indian War hero- it was founded in 1887 and originally reached as far do

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Panhandle Pioneer Settlement

Blountstown in Calhoun County is home to the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement which can best be described as a living history museum built to preserve the

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Pinewood Estates.

Pinewood Estates is an early 1930s mansion built for the steel magnate Austin Buck. At that time it was known as El Retiro and was a winter home.

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Rotonda West - In the Beginning

Rotonda West ……. . In The Beginning How did this unique area begin and become the residential area it is of today. Looking into the history of

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Silver Springs...........a history.

Silver Springs had a long and chequered history well before the advent of this charming theme park. The Native Americans known as The Timucans we

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St Petersburg: A History

In the 19th century, a gentleman called General John Williams acquired 2500 acres of land in the south east part of (what we now know as) Pinellas Cou

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Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

I am sure some of you will be familiar with the George Gershwin song Swanee River made famous by Al Jolson back in the 1930s , but are you aware that

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T H Stone Memorial Park

The T. H. Stone Memorial St Joseph Peninsula State Park is istuated in Port St Joe on Cap San Blas Rd. This area was once occupied by those Native Ame

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T.H.Stone Memorial Park

The T. H. Stone Memorial St Joseph Peninsula State Park is is situated in Port St Joe on Cap San Blas Rd. This area was once occupied by those Native

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Tamiami Trail

The Tamiami Trail is part of the U. S. 41 that goes from Miami to Michigan by way of Georgia, Tennesse, Indiana, Illinois. Wisconsin and Michigan. You

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