13 Things In Jacksonville You Didn’t Know Existed

12. The Oldest European Settlement In America Isn’t In Plymouth Or Jamestown


Source: Flickr user Doug Kerr

History time. What’s the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States? Jamestown? Nope, about 50 years too late, and they jumped ship pretty early. Plymouth? Same deal. St. Augustine, located in the greater Jacksonville metropolitan area holds the title. It was founded by the Spanish in September 1565, and they have the preserved historical ruins to prove it.


13. This Museum Has Reams Of History You’ll Want To Check Out


Source: Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum via Facebook

If you’re from Jacksonville, there’s a good chance you’ve never even heard of the Springfield’s Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, making it one of the city’s true hidden treasures. Housed in the former First Church of Christ’s Classical Revival-style building, the museum is free and features rotating art exhibitions and selections from the world’s largest private collection of manuscripts, documents and antique books.

Featured Image Source: University of North Florida (Official Fan Page) via Facebook

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Article by Brian Arthur of Movoto at http://www.movoto.com/jacksonville-al/jacksonville-secrets/