"Best Historic Locations in Jacksonville" Erstellt von : Cityseeker 5 Vorgemerkte Orte Veterans Memorial Wall "Dedicated to Heroes" This downtown Jacksonville memorial is a somber yet noble tribute to those who fought for the nation. The outdoor memorial, billed as the largest of its kind, lists veterans who fought in World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Persian Gulf War. This reminder of the country's bravest was dedicated in November 1995 and constructed of by Michael Rivera black granite in "proud remembrance and humble tribute." It is also said to be the only wall that honors veterans from all six branches of service, including the Merchant Marines. +1 904 252 9497 (Tourist Information) www.coj.net/departments/military-a 1145 East Adams Street, Jacksonville nd-veterans-affairs/jacksonville- FL veterans-memorial-wall Theatre Jacksonville "National Historic Site" Touted as the longest continuously running community theater in the United States, Theatre Jacksonville brightens the historic San Marco District with its funky, art-deco facade of cool purples and neon lights. Since 1919, Jacksonville Theatre has been engaging audiences with live plays and musicals. Today's current troupe, consisting primarily of by Ebyabe volunteer talent, has recently performed such plays as "Once Upon a Mattress" and "Spinning into Butter." +1 904 396 4425 www.theatrejax.com/ [email protected] 2032 San Marco Boulevard, Jacksonville FL Fort Caroline National Memorial "Early French Colony Lives On" In 1564 French explorers founded the first Protestant colony in the United States along what is today the St. Johns River. Fort Caroline National Memorial is a reconstructed fort commemorating its probable location. The Spanish seized the original colony, leading to the demise of its residents in 1565, so not much is known about these early pioneers. The by Jon Dawson site stretches across 130 acres overlooking the river and features a museum with French and Indian artifacts from the 16th century. Fort Caroline was established as a national memorial in 1950 and is 14 miles from Downtown Jacksonville. +1 904 641 7155 www.nps.gov/timu/historyculture/fo 12713 Fort Caroline Road, Timucuan ca.htm Ecological and Historic Preserve, Jacksonville FL by Ebyabe Ribault Monument "Embodying History" This monument is on the north side of the city and is located on a high bluff overlooking the St. Johns River. A wheelchair accessible terrace offers visitors a scenic view of the river and wetlands. Ribault and his crew landed on the First Coast in 1562 and erected the original stone monument to commemorate the first ever landing of Protestants on this foreign soil. Admission to the monument is free. +1 904 641 7155 (City Park Council) www.nps.gov/timu/historyculture/fo 13196 West Fort Caroline Park Road, ca_ribaultmonument.htm Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, Jacksonville FL Kingsley Plantation "Historic Plantation" Kingsley Plantation is known for being a significant property and attraction for many locals and tourists. Built in 1793, the place is named after Zephaniah Kingsley who leased the plantation and stayed here the longest. His residence, an architectural gem, is the major attraction here. The plantation mostly catered to cotton, sugarcane, corn and citrus, and by Jon Dawson was looked after by about 60 laborers. The houses, barns and gardens are all worth a visit. +1 904 251 3537 www.nps.gov/timu/historyculture/k 11676 Palmetto Avenue, Timucual p.htm Ecological and Historic Preserve, Jacksonville FL Schließen Sie sich uns an bei: cityseeker.com Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen | DATENSCHUTZBESTIMMUNG | API | KONTAKT | Urheberrecht (COPYRIGHT) 2020 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).