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fort gadsden historic site

by doug48

the fort gadsden historic site is located 30 miles northeast of apalachicola on SR65. fort gadsden is on the apalachicola river in the apalachicola national forest a mile south of the town of sumatra. this park has the remains of fort gadsden and the negro fort. a very interesting and scenic place to visit in northwest florida. see my sumatra pages for more information.

apalachicola florida

by doug48

"apalachicola"

"apalachicola"

apalachicola is the county seat of franklin county and is located near the gulf of mexico in northwest florida. it's name derives from the hitchiti indian word "apalahchi" and "okli" meaning people from the other side. modern apalachicola began as a trading post named cottonton. in 1827 the town was incorporated as west point. in 1831 the town's name was changed to apalachicola. by the mid 1800's apalachicola was the third busiest port on the gulf coast behind new orleans and mobile. in the late 1800's and the early 1900's apalachicola biggest industry was the sponge trade. today apalachicola is known as the "oyster capital" of florida. 90% of florida's oysters are harvested in apalachicola bay. apalachicola is a very interesting place to visit when in northwest florida.