- Newtown (Palatka)
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Newtown is a neighborhood of Palatka, Florida located west of downtown and includes portions of the central business district. The neighborhood was originally established as an African American community in the mid 1800's. Central Academy, Florida's first accredited African American high school, is located in the area.
See also
References
Pilo-taikita, A history of Palatka, Florida at Putnam County Cemeteries
Putnam County, Florida points and events of interest Galleries and museums Larimer Art Center · Bronson-Mulholland House · Tilghman House · Palatka Water Works · Florida School of the Arts · Browning Railroad Museum
Parks and aquariums Areas of interest Downtown Palatka & Historic Lemon Street · Palatka North Historic District · Palatka South Historic District · Palatka Heights · Newtown · Welaka · Crescent City Historic District
Other points of interest Palatka Golf Club · Palatka Union Depot · Central Academy · Mount Royal · St. Johns River State College · Rodman Reservoir · Memorial Bridge · Putnam County Business Park · Barge Port
Events Florida Azalea Festival · Blue Crab Festival · Palatka Bluegrass Festival · Bostwick Blueberry Festival · St. Johns River Catfish Festival · Mug Race · Hog Waller · Putnam County Agricultural Fair
Categories:- African American history by location
- African American history in Florida
- Neighborhoods in Palatka, Florida
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