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1. putnam-fl-historical-society.org › a-brief-historyA Brief History of Palatka – PUTNAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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   'Palatka' is a contraction of a Native American Indian word meaning 'cow crossing' or 'cow ford'. The original was some variation of 'Pilaklikaha' or 'Pilotaikita.'

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2. www.palatka-fl.gov › 274 › About-PalatkaAbout Palatka | Palatka, FL - Official Website

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   About Palatka | Palatka, FL - Official Website. Home. Visitors. Attractions. Bronson-Mulholland House. About Palatka. Palatka was established as a trading post in 1821 and is today the county seat of Putnam County, Florida. The name comes from the Timucuan Indian word Pilotakata, meaning "crossing."

3. www.palatkadowntown.com › palatka-historyPalatka History - Downtown Palatka, Inc.

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   Brief History of Palatka. Palatka was established as a trading post in 1821 and is today the county seat of Putnam County, Florida. The name comes from the Timucuan Indian word Pilotakata, meaning "crossing." The original settlement was burned during the Semionole War of 1836.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Palatka,_FloridaPalatka, Florida - Wikipedia

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   Website. palatka-fl.gov. Palatka ( / pəˈlætkə / ⓘ) is a city in and the county seat of Putnam County, Florida, United States. Palatka is the principal city of the Palatka Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is home to 72,893 residents.

5. myfloridahistory.org › frontiers › articleFlorida Frontiers “Small Town of Palatka has Long History”

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   The small town of Palatka, Florida is about 60 miles south of Jacksonville, 45 miles east of Gainesville, and 29 miles southwest of St. Augustine. It’s the home of St. Johns River State College and the Florida School of the Arts, headquarters of the St. Johns Water Management District, and the site of Ravine Gardens State Park. A quiet little town today, Palatka has a rich and colorful ...

6. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › PalatkaPalatka – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Bronson-Mulholland House. Palatka is a town of 20,000 people (2020) on the banks of St. Johns River in North Central Florida. One of the earliest cities to develop in the state, the city is home to charming historic neighborhoods and notable state landmarks. The area also offers numerous outdoor activities.

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   What does 'Palatka' mean?

   • 'Palatka' is a contraction of a Native American Indian word meaning 'cow crossing' or 'cow ford'. The original was some variation of 'Pilaklikaha' or 'Pilotaikita.'

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   What is Palatka Florida known for?

   • Palatka was established as a trading post in 1821 and is today the county seat of Putnam County, Florida. The name comes from the Timucuan Indian word Pilotakata, meaning "crossing." The original settlement was burned during the Semionole War of 1836.

   About Palatka | Palatka, FL - Official Website

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   Where is Palatka Florida?

   • The small town of Palatka, Florida is about 60 miles south of Jacksonville, 45 miles east of Gainesville, and 29 miles southwest of St. Augustine. It’s the home of St. Johns River State College and the Florida School of the Arts, headquarters of the St. Johns Water Management District, and the site of Ravine Gardens State Park.

   Florida Frontiers “Small Town of Palatka has Long History”

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   When did Palatka become a state?

   • Florida became a state in 1845, supporting growth in Palatka. In 1849, Palatka was named Putnam County seat, and it was incorporated as a town in 1853. The following year, Judge Isaac H. Bronson built Sunny Point, now known as the Bronson-Mulholland House. Over the century after it was built, the Bronson-Mulholland House changed hands many times.

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8. britonthemove.com › palatka-floridaPalatka Florida - Discover The Top Activities and Attractions

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   May 14, 2024 · By Brit on the Move May 14, 2024. Heading to Florida for the weekend? Be sure to visit Palatka then! The city is situated on the western bank of the picturesque St. John’s River. With a population of approximately 10,500, Palatka, Florida, is located between Jacksonville on the northeast and Orlando on the south.