Five of the Most Amazing Things About Jacksonville

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Five of the Most Amazing Things About Jacksonville



Without Jacksonville the world would be a poorer and less interesting place.  It is no exaggeration to say that some of the most important cultural and social trends of the past hundred years are rooted either in Jax or people from Jax.  Without Native Jaxson Don Estridge, for example, would we all be connected online right now?  What would people yell at concerts around the world,  "Blackbird!"?  Join us after the jump as Stephen Dare compiles five amazing facts that no one seems to know about Jacksonville!

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[Noone]

Always enjoy the history of Jacksonville. And let's not forget the next chapter in Downtown that is our St. Johns River our American Heritage River a Federal Initiative in a newly created 20 square plus mile DIA zone. Open for business.

[sheclown]

And the sixth, home of Stephen Dare!!  Thank you for this, and all of your articles which remind us to embrace who we are and strive for what we could be.

[Jason]

Excellent article!

[avonjax]

Great article Stephen!

[Cheshire Cat]

This is a great piece Stephen and the takeaway from this and the other informative and engaging pieces on Jacksonville's history is that we are a unique and special piece of Southern Americana and have much to celebrate.  Now how about a Jacksonville "Birth of The Blues" themed event?  Let's continue to  capitalize on our history and historic structures and remind everyone how important that is to who we are now and who we will become.  Good stuff!

[sheclown]

This is a great piece Stephen and the takeaway from this and the other informative and engaging pieces on Jacksonville's history is that we are a unique and special piece of Southern Americana and have much to celebrate.  Now how about a Jacksonville "Birth of The Blues" themed event?  Let's continue to  capitalize on our history and historic structures and remind everyone how important that is to who we are now and who we will become.  Good stuff!

great idea. 

[Cheshire Cat]

Thanks for the compliments guys.

You know, Ennis and I were discussing some of this stuff over coffee today at Bold Bean.

He was talking about another conversation he'd had with someone about the source of southern culture in the southern cities, and the other person had listed Atlanta, Charleston, Richmond, Savannah, and other cities:  But when it comes right down to it, Jacksonville might very well be the most important source for southern culture of all.

Blues, Soul, Southern Fried Rock, containerization, and even personal computers.  What would the south be like without those things?

I wouldn't be the south without these things Stephen and Jacksonville should step up and claims it's heritage as a proud Southern City.  I have always wondered if there was not some wonderful food that Jacksonville could lay claim to?  You know like "Bean Pie" and such.  Know of any?

[chrismhoward]

Cool article.  One minor thing, the Main Street bridge is named for John Alsop.

[thelakelander]

Thanks for the compliments guys.

You know, Ennis and I were discussing some of this stuff over coffee today at Bold Bean.

He was talking about another conversation he'd had with someone about the source of southern culture in the southern cities, and the other person had listed Atlanta, Charleston, Richmond, Savannah, and other cities:  But when it comes right down to it, Jacksonville might very well be the most important source for southern culture of all.

Blues, Soul, Southern Fried Rock, containerization, and even personal computers.  What would the south be like without those things?

I wouldn't be the south without these things Stephen and Jacksonville should step up and claims it's heritage as a proud Southern City.  I have always wondered if there was not some wonderful food that Jacksonville could lay claim to?  You know like "Bean Pie" and such.  Know of any?

Perhaps the Camel Rider, Steak-in-a-sack, Cherry Limeade, Mayport Shrimp or the Lubi?

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/01/dining/in-jacksonville-camel-rider-sandwiches-are-ubiquitous.html?_r=2&ref=dining&

http://www.metrojacksonville.com/forum/index.php/topic,3068.0.html

http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2010-oct-vicarious-delis-of-riverside-avondale

Camel Rider


Steak-in-a-sack


The Lubi

[heights unknown]

Super article Stephen. Looks like you did your homework and then some!

[Dog Walker]

The story of the Lebanese/Syrian/Palestinian community as well as the Jewish community here in Jacksonville is another interesting and important part of our history.

[MajorCordite]

For many years I have thought about why Jacksonville was the epicenter of Southern Rock.  Everybody always mentions the various groups and how they got their start in Jacksonville, but I can't recall an article discussing theories as to "why" Jacksonville gave birth to this genre.   

Danny Joe Brown, of Molly Hatchet was a year ahead of me at Terry Parker High School and I remember hearing bands such as Lynyrd Skynyrd play in our school auditorium.   The late 1960's and early 1970's in Jacksonville were quite different culturally when compared to today.  I have some ideas as to why this type of music flourished in Jax and I would like to discuss it with someone if they are interested in developing a presentation and or article on the subject.   Shoot me an email or reply here if interested.

[RockStar]

Woody Allen should do 'Midnight in Jacksonville'.