| has gloss | eng: The History of Jacksonville Florida is the past occurrences in Jacksonville, Florida that shaped the way the city is today. The city began to grow in the late 18th century as Cowford, but it truly flourished in the time after American Civil War, becoming a winter vacation spot. Its development was halted at times by such tribulations as the Great Fire of 1901, the Florida Land Bust of the 1920s, and the economic woes of the 1960s and 70s, but the city has experienced steady growth in recent years. |
