Discovering Jacksonville: A Snapshot of History

Jacksonville, Florida, founded in 1822 and originally called Cow Ford, was renamed after Andrew Jackson, the seventh U.S. president. The city honors its first territorial governor, William Pope Duval, with Duval Street and County. Rich in history, Jacksonville played a significant role in the Civil War and the rise of southern rock music.

With the youngest demographics in Florida, averaging just 36 years, Jacksonville boasts the largest urban park system in the U.S., covering 80,000 acres, including the historic James Weldon Johnson Park. It is also the largest city by landmass in the continental U.S., featuring 1,100 miles of shoreline and 22 miles of stunning beaches.

The Great Fire of 1901 devastated the city, but Jacksonville rebuilt, thanks in part to architect Henry John Klutho, whose iconic structures like the Carnegie Library still stand today. Jacksonville is a vibrant hub of history and culture, waiting to be explored!

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Partnering with Charity

B.O.A.T.T. - Blessing Others All The Time

B.O.A.T.T. has been active in the Jacksonville area for over a decade, helping the homeless, veterans, seniors, and other under-served communities in a number of ways. In 2021, they served over 1,000 Thanksgiving meals and provided two hundred individual gifts for Christmas. Since the pandemic, they have only expanded their efforts, providing essential resources to even more individuals in need. In addition to providing food for those who are hungry, they help individuals obtain birth certificates, driver’s licenses, personal care items, and even hotel rooms. They believe that everyone deserves a hot meal and a roof over their head and we couldn’t agree more. We are very proud and grateful to have worked with such a generous charity.

First Coast Community Development

Like many other places, Jacksonville has a substantial homeless community. First Coast Community Development is a non-profit dedicated to helping those less fortunate individuals by providing hot meals, shelter, and medical services. They offer a full service clinic with a focus on HIV and other venereal diseases. They are not just looking to feed and heal the homeless, but also restore their dignity and hope. They’re a wonderful organization that we’re honored to have worked with.

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