Monthly Archives: July 2021

History Of Jacksonville: Early European Settlement To Thriving Metropolis

History Of Jacksonville: Early European Settlement To Thriving Metropolis

Early in the 16th century, uncertain times in Europe brought several explorers to the shores of the New World. The first of these was the Spanish explorers who landed in Florida in 1513. As a result, the history of Florida, including the history of Jacksonville, was forged by Spanish explorers such as Pedro Menéndez. These […]