/r/FloridaHistory
A community dedicated to discovering, discussing and sharing Florida history.
Make sure to check out our sister subreddit r/CubanGenealogy
Rules
Be civil! Personal attacks, or anything against someone's religion, race, sex/gender etc. is not permitted. Make sure your language is respectful. Strong or offensive language is not acceptable-- this is a page about history... not politics or worldviews. Share things that are facts or reasonable speculations.
Remember to not picture yourself alone in front of a screen, in a safe space ready to be rude or offensive. Act as if you are talking to that person physically, and maintain that etiquette.
No current or modern politics!
Be careful with revisionist history. Anything that seems far-reached could be warranted to removable. Share educated information.
This is a serious subreddit. Please do not post irrelevant content or unwarranted humor.
NO SPAM. Please make sure 80% of your content does not come from you. Do not share anything from the same website more than three days apart (unless from a known or reputable source).
Post relevant content. This subreddit is about Florida History and should not have current events or other topics and histories.
This is an actively moderated subreddit.
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Great little video I found on The St. Augustine Sea Monster!
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Anyone interested in collaborating on historical fiction novel set in the British era
I've done a lot of research because I descend from a Native American woman with a Spanish name which means she was likely indigenous. I also descend from Francisco Xavier Sanchez who had kids with a half-African woman before he had kids with my maternal ancestor. Unfortunately, I don't think I have the talent to write historical fiction, but I'm certain I can help.
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Please recommend books on Florida history
Hello, I wonder whether anyone here can recommend good non-fiction or fiction books about Florida history.
Some of my favourites include The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean and the Shadow Country series by Peter Matthiessen, to give you an idea.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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Marion County, Florida 1883 Map
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Orange County, Florida 1890 Map
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Sanibel Island’s Store | Untold Stories
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Crystal Springs
My very favorite place on earth as a child was Crystal Springs (to be distinguished from Crystal River), near Zephyrhills.
I understand it’s now an educational center, but in the 1960s/early 1970s it was my favorite swimmin’ hole, and you could camp there. Arrowhead hunting always yielded treasures.
If anyone has any photos of that fantastical bygone era, I’d sure love to see them.
And/or, I’d love to hear your stories 🙂
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Palm Beach & Lake Worth, Florida 1915 Map
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Tallahassee, Florida 1885 Map
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St Cloud train depot dedication c. 1925
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Brevard County, Florida 1893 Map
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Pensacola, Florida 1885 Map
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Why Have 5 Officers Remained Silent for Over 20 Years? Uncovering the Untold Story of Tom Laresca’s Near-Death Experience in Boca Raton, Florida
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Does someone know any history behind the Kissimmee time capsule?
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Top Florida History Books: Share them here!
What are your must-read non-fiction Florida books? It can be about anything Florida history related. For example, directly about Florida, it's native population, the Spanish colonial period, British colonial period, certain cities, and more.
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How many generations have you been in Florida?
How many generations has your family been in Florida? Share your story here!
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MOD UPDATE: On flairs
Hey community! Just a small update.
You can now search for content via flairs in the search menu. Now that we have some great posts, we can start filtering feeds to find what we need based on interests.
This is also a reminder to please use flairs for posts. It’s a rule in the community and will lead to possible post removals.
Thank you!!!
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Daytona Beach: A former dictator’s home, an incredible reunion and an extensive Cuban art collection
As someone who grew up in Daytona Beach, I had no idea about Batista and his connection to the city.
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What is a little known piece of FL history that you wish more people know about?
Share your favorite histories! Links to more info would be great too.
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The Camp, Mark D Adams, Markflyfisher, acrylic, 1983
Scanlon logging camp Taylor County Florida
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A grocery store clerk in Tallahassee, Florida, 1962 [718x960]
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