"City of Jacksonville - Florida" Waymark

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From Wikipedia : "The settlement that became Jacksonville was founded in 1791 as Cowford, because of its location at a narrow point in the river across which cattle were once driven. The city was renamed in 1822 for Andrew Jackson, the first military governor of the Florida Territory and eventual seventh President of the United States."

Also from Wikipedia: "Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 – June 8, 1845) was the 7th President of the United States (1829–1837). He was also military governor of Florida (1821), commander of the American forces at the Battle of New Orleans (1815), and the eponym of the era of Jacksonian democracy. He was a polarizing figure who dominated American politics in the 1820s and 1830s. His political ambition combined with the masses of people shaped the modern Democratic Party. Nicknamed "Old Hickory" because he was renowned for his toughness, Jackson was the first President primarily associated with the frontier, as he based his career in Tennessee."

The posted co-ords are for the Jacksonville City Hall. However, there is a statue of Andrew Jackson on a horse at The Landing in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, USA (at N 30° 19.514 W 081° 39.652 - see default image). Text on the front of the statue: "Andrew Jackson, After Whom Jacksonville Was Named, 1822." Text on the back of the statue: "Andrew Jackson, First Governor of Florida Under the United States Flag, 1821."

Year it was dedicated: 1822 Location where the co-ordinates were taken: Jacksonville City Hall Web Address: Web address if one is available.

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