Print ArticleThe turpentine and resin industry was a driving force behind the development of 19th century port cities like Pensacola and, of course, Jacksonville. Once Florida’s largest industry, and one of the oldest industries in the United States, turpentine is a ubiquitous ingredient in American household products including paints, medicines, hair spray, and cosmetics (to name a few). Here's a brief look at its impact on Jacksonville over the last century.
Turpentine Give Way To Jax's Burgeoning Southside
Richard Green Skinner: Skinner came to Jacksonville in 1899 in search of pine trees to harvest for sap to produce turpentine for his marine supply business. In his time in Florida, Skinner accumulated 40,000 acres of land. Since then, most of it has been converted into real estate by his descendants. JTB, Southpoint, and Deerwood are just a few examples of developments built on Skinner property.
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