While St. Augustine is formally recognized
as the oldest city in Florida,
Jacksonville also traces its ancestry
back to the earliest days of Spanish
and French exploration. Built in a
similar location to the 1564 French
settlement of Fort de la Caroline,
the earliest remnants of Jacksonville
were destroyed by Spanish forces in
1565 in an attempt to...
Jacksonville, with beautiful weather, short commute
times, low cost of living, and excellent schools,
has been ranked as one of the top-10 most popular
US cities for business relocation.
Population:
735,617
Location:
Located 41 miles north of St. Augustine
and 165 miles east of Tallahassee.
