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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BE6_first-methodist-church-of-jasper_Jasper-FL.html
First Methodist Church of Jasper Built 1878 Placed on National Register of Historical Places September 29, 1978 Presented byHamilton CountyHistorical Society
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TTE_florida-branch-railroad-historical_Jasper-FL.html
After the Civil War began in 1861, it became critical for the Confederacy to have north and south running railroads to connect existing Florida and Georgia lines to bypass Union blockades at Florida ports. The Confederate government ordered constr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTYV_white-sulphur-springs_White-Springs-FL.html
White Sulphur Springs was once a popular health resort, attracting large numbers of people to drink the water and bathe in the spring. This structure encircles a natural spring that was thought to possess great healing qualities. An early advertis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTYU_the-residents-of-white-springs_White-Springs-FL.html
Florida's native Timucuan Indians lived for hundreds of generations in what is now north Florida and southeast Georgia. Beginning in the 1580s, they were organized into mission villages by Spanish Franciscan priests. While exploitation and epidemi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTYF_floridas-original-tourist-destination_White-Springs-FL.html
From the Native Americans who first sought the healing sulphur waters of the spring, to the present-day travelers who enjoy the wide variety of recreational opportunities along the Suwannee River and the historical significance of the Town of Whit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTWE_wars-and-conflicts-in-white-springs_White-Springs-FL.html
Although residents living here have always been somewhat insulated, outside influences such as war and conflict have historically influenced the Town of White Springs. The Spanish, French, British, and Americans all fought wars to won the peninsul…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8V3_white-springs_White-Springs-FL.html
These sulphur springs were thought to have medicinal properties and were considered sacred by the Indians. Warriors wounded in battle reputedly were not attacked when they came here to recuperate. Settlers moved into the vicinity in 1826 and the s…
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