Jacksonville in Duval County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Beginning

By Mike Stroud, 2012

1. The Beginning Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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.

Erected 1967 by Jacksonville Historical Society, Florida Historical Society, and Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials. (Marker Number F-149.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 30° 19.52′ N, 81° 39.273′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Florida, in Duval County. Marker is on S Market Street near E Bay Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jacksonville FL 32202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Duval County Vietnam Memorial and Veterans Eternal Flame (within shouting distance of this marker); Duval County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Duval County's First Court

The Beginning Marker at S. Market Street near E. Bay Street image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, July 15, 2012

2. The Beginning Marker at S. Market Street near E. Bay Street

(about 500 feet away); Site of Cow Ford (about 500 feet away); The Plaza Building (about 600 feet away); "The Great Endurance Run" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Jacksonville Free Public Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Seminole War Blockhouse Site (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville.

The Beginning Marker near E. Bay Street, under present day tree image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, July 15, 2012

3. The Beginning Marker near E. Bay Street, under present day tree

The Beginning Marker on South Market Street image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, July 15, 2012

4. The Beginning Marker on South Market Street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 1, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 5, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.