THE BEGINNING

The Beginning is a Florida historical marker in Jacksonville, Duval County, dedicated 1967.

Duval County · dedicated 1967 · Interesction of Bay and Market st. at City Hall, Jacksonville

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Here at the foot of Market St. stood a bay tree which served as the starting point for the original survey of Jacksonville in June 1822. Market was the first street laid off and named. A total of 20 squares were platted, bounded by Ocean, Duval, Catherine and Bay Sts. One of the first lots sold for $12 and was in the center of the present courthouse block.

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Marker data: Florida Historical Marker Program, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State

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