Fun Facts - May 25, 2026 |
Forgotten Coast, FL |
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Fun Facts - May 25, 2026
1. In the 1830s, the town of St. Joseph (now Port St. Joe) briefly became one of the largest and most important cities in Florida. It was a bustling deep-water port and was chosen to host Florida’s first Constitutional Convention in 1838. 👉 More info: Port St Joe - Wikipedia
2. The Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle is one of the few remaining iron skeletal lighthouses on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Built in 1895, the 103-foot tower now serves as a museum and is a beloved landmark for locals and visitors alike. 👉 More info: Florida's Forgotten Coast - Maritime Museum
3. Franklin County was home to Camp Gordon Johnston during World War II, a major training base where thousands of U.S. soldiers prepared for amphibious landings, including those used on D-Day in Normandy. 👉 More info: Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum |