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Dunns Creek State Park is a Florida State Park, located approximately 15 miles south of Palatka, on US 17.
The Central Academy (also known as the Old Central Academy High School) is a historic site in Palatka, Florida. Established in 1892, Central Academy became the first accredited African-American high school in Florida in 1924. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places November 12, 1998 and is located at 127 Washington Street.
NRHP reference number: 98001348
The Florida Azalea Festival is a two-day event held annually in Palatka, Florida, on the first weekend of March. The festival celebrates the seasonal arrival of the azalea blossom to the northeast Florida region.
The Hubbard House (also known as San Sui) is a historic house in Crescent City, Florida, United States. It is located at 600 North Park Street.
NRHP reference number: 73000601
The Bostwick School (also known as the Old Bostwick School) is a historic site in Bostwick, Florida, United States. It is located at 125 Tillman Street. On September 29, 1999, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
NRHP reference number: 99001204
The Fort Gates Ferry is an auto ferry that crosses the St. Johns River in Florida, downstream of Lake George and just upstream of Little Lake George, at Fruitland Cove. The oldest operating ferry in Florida, it acts as part of the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway.
Banana is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Florida, located one mile (1.6 km) south of Melrose on State Road 21.
Crescent Lake is a 15,960-acre (64.6 km2) freshwater lake located in Putnam and Flagler counties in North Central Florida. The lake is approximately 13 miles (21 km) in length and 2 miles (3.2 km) wide. At the north end it connects to St. Johns River by way of Dunn's Creek.
USGS GNIS ID: 281036
Downtown Palatka is the central business district of Palatka, Florida. According to the Palatka Community Redevelopment Agency, the district is bounded by Main Street to the north, Laural Street to the south, the St. Johns River to the east, and Eleventh Street to the west, Historical Fort Shannon was located at the east end of downtown on the river, near what is today City Hall. Area transportation is conducted by Ride Solution and connects downtown passengers to other core areas in Putnam County.
Putnam County Barge Port is a port facility and industrial development area located in Palatka, Florida, United States. Positioned on the waters of the St. Johns River, tenants enjoy access to navigable waters maintained at 40 feet by the Army Corps of Engineers. The area is also accessible by CSX rail line and US 17. Management and development of the site is conducted through Putnam County Port Authority. The barge port has a 410-foot-long (120 m) wharf. Most of the barge freight is paper products. Major port facilities are located 60 miles downriver in Jacksonville.
Crescent City High School is a high school in Crescent City, Florida, United States for 9th to 12th graders. Its sports teams are known as "The Raiders". The school is operated by Putnam County School District. There are approximately 1000 students attending currently. Current courses include Health Sciences, Chorus and Band, Teacher Assisting, Welding, and ROTC. CCJSHS is currently a "B" school, with plans of becoming an "A" school.
website: http://ccjshs.putnamschools.org/
The Tenney House and Groveland Hotel is a historic site in Federal Point, Florida. It is located at 100 and 102 Commercial Avenue. On October 30, 1997, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
NRHP reference number: 97001284
The Interlachen Hall is a historic site in Interlachen, Florida, located at 215 Atlantic Avenue, on the southwest corner of Commonwealth Avenue. It has functioned as a meeting center for the town since its completion in 1892. On June 2, 2000, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
NRHP reference number: 00000561
Mount Royal (8PU35) is a U.S. archaeological site close to where the St. Johns River exits from Lake George in Putnam County, Florida. It is located three miles (5 km) south of Welaka, in the Mount Royal Airpark, off County Road 309 on the eastern bank of the St. Johns River. The site consists of a large sand mound and several nearby middens.
NRHP reference number: 73000603
Palatka Heights is a neighborhood southwest of downtown Palatka, Florida in the United States. The area is bordered by St. Johns Avenue to the north, Westover Drive to the west, and the Ravine Gardens State Park to the south. The neighborhood houses the Palatka Water Works, which provided citizens with water from 1886 until the end of the 1980s. The City of Palatka Heights was incorporated July 23, 1886 and existed until its annexation by Palatka in 1921.
The Melrose Woman's Club (also known as The Literary and Debating Society or The Hall) is a historic woman's club in Melrose, Florida. It is located at Pine Street. On April 6, 1978, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
NRHP reference number: 78000956
WHIF (91.3 FM "Hope FM") is a religious radio station that broadcasts a Christian Contemporary music format. Licensed to Palatka, Florida, U.S, the station is currently owned by Putnam Radio Ministries.
website: http://www.whif.org/
WPLK (800 AM) is a radio station licensed to Palatka, Florida, broadcasting a soft oldies radio format The station is currently owned by Radio Palatka, Inc. Programming is also heard on FM translator station W252DL at 98.3 MHz in the Killearn district of East Palatka, Florida.
website: http://www.wplk.com
The Drayton Island Ferry is an auto ferry that crosses the St. Johns River in Putnam County, Florida, connecting Georgetown on the eastern bank with Drayton Island, located in the middle of the river at the north end of Lake George. It provides the only public access to the island.
Putnam County Business Park is a commercial development area located in Palatka, Florida. The 257-acre site borders Palatka Municipal Airport and is in close proximity to Putnam Community Medical Center and St. Johns River State College. The business center is owned by Putnam County and Putnam County Port Authority. Alorica was the only tenant occupying the park until it closed in 2015. The telecommunications and business solutions company operated a call center on the property. The former Alorica call center building is for lease. Other sites are shovel ready.
The Little Lake George Wilderness is part of Ocala National Forest. The 2,833-acre (11 km2) refuge was established on September 28, 1984. The Wilderness is at the confluence of the St. Johns and Oklawaha Rivers.
USGS GNIS ID: 307827
Orange Creek is a small stream in north-central and northeast Florida, that drains Orange Lake to the Ocklawaha River. Privately owned Orange Springs provides part of the water volume.
The Palatka North Historic District is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on November 17, 1983) located in Palatka, Florida. The district is bounded by the St. Johns River, Bronson, North 1st, North 5th, and Main Streets. It contains 76 historic buildings, including the Bronson-Mulholland House and St. Mark's Episcopal Church.
NRHP reference number: 83003552
The Palatka South Historic District is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on November 17, 1983) located in Palatka, Florida. The district is bounded by the St. Johns River, Oak, South 9th, and Morris Streets. It contains 243 historic buildings.
NRHP reference number: 83003553
The Welaka National Fish Hatchery, operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is a warmwater hatchery. The only national fish hatchery in Florida, it has two units, both of which are near the town of Welaka.
WIYD (1260 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Country radio format. It is licensed to Palatka, Florida, and is currently owned by Natkim Radio, LLC. It features programming from Westwood One.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church is a parish of the Episcopal Church in Palatka, Florida in the United States, in the Episcopal Diocese of Florida. The current rector is the Reverend Robert F Marsh Jr., D. Min.
NRHP reference number: 73000602
Carl Duval Moore State Forest is in the central portion of Putnam County, Florida east of Interlachen, Florida. The state forest is located beside Up and Down Lake and includes a 1.5 mile trail. In 1993, the property was deeded by the Carl Duval Moore estate to the state of Florida to be used for public purposes as a forest.
Street address: 5001 Saint Johns Ave. (from Wikidata)
Street address: 125 Tillman Street, Palatka, FL 32177 (from Wikidata)
Street address: 133 N. State Road 315, Interlachen, FL 32148 (from Wikidata)
Street address: 601 College Road, Palatka, FL 32177 (from Wikidata)
Street address: 712 Palm Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177 (from Wikidata)
Street address: 109 Lemon Street, Palatka, FL 32177 (from Wikidata)
Street address: 1302 Madison Street, Palatka, FL 32177 (from Wikidata)