Florida Place Names: Alachua to Zolfo Springs
By Allen Morris
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Many names of Florida places evoke fantastic images: Caloosahatchee, Okeechobee, Loxahatchee, Everglades, Miami—to mention only a few. Did you know that Florida's places were often named to honor prominent local citizens such as postmasters, landowners, or war heroes? Jacksonville, for example, was named for Florida's first American governor, Andrew Jackson. Later the state's interest in attracting new residents produced names that suggested pleasant places to live, such as Belle Glade and Avon-by-the-Sea. From Alachua (from the Seminole for "jug") to Zolfo Springs (from the Italian for "sulphur"), Florida Place Names delights and educates with a rich and varied offering of Florida lore.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A comprehensive list of names of Florida cities, towns and places, accompanied by a short history of each location. Some photos included. A great book for anyone interested in Florida history or the origins of a particular name.