Inlet District in Jupiter in Palm Beach County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Origin of the Name Jupiter
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 9, 2026
1. The Origin of the Name Jupiter Marker
Most historians agree that the name Jupiter had its origin during the time the British controlled Florida between 17631783. Spain had ceded Florida to Britain at that time and when the British examined the Spanish maps for this area, they found Rio Jobe as our local river. It is believed that the Spanish named the area Jobe after the native residents (the Jobe Indians). The British had a tendency to Anglicize most of the words they found and changed Jove (the Roman name for Zeus) to their version called Jupiter.
(www.jupiter.fl.us/history)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.
Location. 26° 56.351′ N, 80° 4.626′ W. Marker is in Jupiter, Florida, in Palm Beach County. It is in the Inlet District. It can be reached from Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway (State Highway A1A) north of Jupiter Beach Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the grounds of Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 617 N Jimmy Buffett Mem Hwy, Jupiter
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Regionally, this marker is in South Florida, on the Gold Coast, on the Treasure Coast, and in Greater Miami. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: W.D. Anderson (a few steps from this marker); Jupiter Lighthouse (a few steps from this marker); DuBois Pioneer Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jupiter Inlet Midden I (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Jupiter and Lake Worth Railway (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jupiter Inlet Shipwrecks (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse began protecting ships at sea on July 10, 1860 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jupiter Lighthouse Museum (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jupiter.
Also see . . . Discover Jupiters Unique Story (Town of Jupiter).
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 9, 2026
2. The Origin of the Name Jupiter Marker
The marker is located on the miniature golf course near the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
