"too mm Class. Book- iyAl '0 1 SEASON rOF_ THE ATLANTIC & GULF Freight and Passenger Line VIA SAVANNAH, GA., TO ALL POINTS IN Florida, Southern and Middle Georgia, Fast Freight Expi'ess, via, Savaimali Steamsliips, to Savan- nah, Ga., and Atlantic cS; Grulf, Macon & Brunswick, Jack- sonville, Pensacola Si Motoile, Florida Central Railroads AND CONNECTING LINES. TWO TRAINS DAILY FROM SAVANNAH to Jacksonville, connecting with Steamers on St. John's River. Shippers are requested to mark all packages — 'Care of ATLANTIC & GULF R. R. Agent, SAVANNAH, GA.," and to so state it on Ship's Receipt and Bill of Lading. Freight Received and Through Bills of Lading issued by Agent of the Line as follows: BOSTON TO SAVANNAH, GA., DIRECT. The Steamers SEMINOLE and SOMERSET leave on the 10th, 2Uth, and 30th of each month. F. NICKERSON & CO., Agents, 205 State St., Boston. BOSTON via NEW^ YORK TO SAVANNAH, GA. Ships daily via BOSTON & PROVIDENCE R. R., and PROVIDENCE & NEW YORK STEAMSHIP CO. GEO. C. Mv)RRILL, Agent, 77 Washington St., Boston. NEW YORK TO SAVANNAH, GA. Tlirea Departures per "Week. MURRAY, FERRIS & CO.— Ships HERMAN LIVINGSTON and GENERAL BARNES, Sailing Wednesdays, from Pier 16, East River. Office Nos. Gl and 62 So nth Street. GEORGE YONGE.— Ships SAN SALVADOR, SAN JACINTO, MAGNOLIA, and RAPID AN, Sailing Thursdays and Saturdays, from Pier 43, North River. Office 409 Broadway. PHILADELPHIA TO SAVANNAH, GA. The PHILADELPHIA AND SOUTHERN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. dispatch one of their Steamers, WYOMING or JUNIATA, -every Saturday. Re- turning, leave Savannah same day. ^ W. L. JAMES, AgSit, -207 Dock St., Philadelphia. BALTIMORE TO SAVANNAH, GA. One of the MERCHANTS' AND MINERS' TRANSPORTATION COMPANY'S STEAMSHIPS leaves Baltimore weekly. A. L. HUGGINS, Agent, Baltimore, Md. Information given, and Tickets sold by Rail or Steamship to all points in Florida, in connection with the "ATLANTIC & GULF RAILROAD." J. L. ROUMILLAT, Gen'l Freight Agent, Savannah. C. L. OWENS, Gen'l Agent, 315 Broadway, N. Y. 'i H (^ (P m O ouon5v/wvNx».*v , o.A^vu^-^ G^GUIDE^^s I SOUTHEf GEOIjGIA jlND FLOI|IDA, o ■St 1876-7. S! This publication is now in its third year, and is placed in the «*^ hands of strangers as a reliable gnide to points of interest in Sonthern Georgia and Florida, and to bring to their especial atten- tion the great advantages offered the tourist or immigrant by the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad Company f the only all-rail line to Floinda, and the shortest and most direct route to Southern Georgia. This Road. extends from Savannah, Ga., to Bainbridge, Ga., on the Flint River, a distance of 237 miles, with a branch line, 48 miles in length, from DuPont, Ga,, to Live Oak, Fla., (there con- necting with the Florida system of Railroads,) and another from Thomasville, Ga., to Albany, Ga., 58 miles, making connections at Savannah, Jesup, and Albany with the whole Riiilroad system of the country. The large amount of money expended during the past few years has enabled the managers to place this line in a condition equal to that of an}^ Southern Road, and to insut^e perfect facili-' ties of transportation. Ths latest improvements have been applied in equipping this Koad. The Coaches in use were constructed in the Company's Shops at Savannah, and are not inferior in comfort and elegance of finish to those of any other Road. The Engines of Passenger Trains are new and of large dimensions. JPidlnian's Palace Sleeping Cars of the latest and most improved patterns are in use on this line, and are attached to all night trains running through from Savannah to JacU- sonville. The whole equipment is supplied with the Creamer Safety Brake, GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEOEGIA AND FLORIDA. < o CD 00 (D CD o (D h o h h u o o as » «^ >. Sc ^ H Eh < • A 4i» ^ 0} ^^ IZi bi ^ fl O •H ft o 0 -* CC CO iM d a C-l ■Z-'l C-'i CI r-i r-i w i> n:4 =3 aj o =s -9 W) ao pi o a o o is - -! 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Tallahassee, via J., P. & M. E. E . . Fernandina, via A. G. & W. I. T. Co. E. E Cedar Keys, via . . . . . . ! Jacksonville, via J. P. &. M. & Fla. Cent. E.Esj Jacksonville, via Brock & Coxetter's Line I St. Augustine, via St. John's E. E Palatka, via Brock & Coxetter's Line I Enterprise, via .. ., I *Daily trains. Other trains daily except Sunday. Leave Arrive *G *10 12 *5 *8 *1 *4 fi no *() n 4 6 10 00 p.m. 25 p.m. 00 a.m. 15 a.m. 05 p.m. 35 a.m. 30 p.m. 00 p.m. 45 p.m. 00 a.m. 10 a.m. 20 p.m. 55 a.m. 20 p.m. 00 a.m.! 15 a.m. I 15 p.m. I 35 p.m.! 00 a.m. I 10 15 a.m. 9 10 a.m. *8 10 p.m. 12 25 a.m. 8 35 a.m. *12 60 a.m. *4 20 p.m. *10 30 p.m. 3 45 a.m. 11 15 a.m. 3 00 p.m. 5 20 p.m. 10 20 p.m. 2 00 p.m. 8 15 p.m. 7 30 p.m. 2 00 p.m. 8 15 p.m. 7 30 p.m. 2 00 p.m. 8 15 p.m. 7 30 p.m. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEOEGIA AND FLOEIDA. FROM FLORIDA TO THE EAST, Via ATLANTIC & GULF RAILROAD, Leave Enterprise, via Brock h Coxetter's Line Palatka, via .. .. St Aufustine via St. Jolin's R.R 7 00 a.m. 7 45 .. *3 10p.m. *7 30 a.m. *5 20 . . 11 25 . . =»9 50 p.m. *6 20 a.m. *9 45 . . 5 6 4 7 12 G 9 00 a.m. 00 p.m. 15 .. •Jacksonville, via J.,P.& M. and f la. Cen. R.E.S Cedar Keys, via A. G-. & W. I. T. Co. R.R Fernandina, via . . . . Tallahassee, via J., P. & M. R.R Live Oak via Atlantic & Gnlf R.R 45 a.m, 55 p.m.. 40 .. 45 .. Jesnp, via . . . . Arrive Savannah via . . , . Leave Savannah, via S. & C. R.R An-ive Charleston, via S. & C. R.R Wilmini^ton via Atl. Coast Line *10 00 a.m. *5 30 p.m. 7 25 a.m. *7 50 p.m. 1 13 a.m. 3 15 .. 6 20 .. 9 35 .. 10 6 5 7 2 2 6 10 00 p.m. 00 a.m.. 50 p.m.. 00 a.m.. 00 p.m.. 40 .. Richmond, via Washington, via R. F. & P. and A. & F. R.R.. . Baltimore, via Bait. & Pot. R.R Baltimore via B. & 0. R.R Philadelphia, via P. W. & B. R.R New York via Penn. R.R 50 .. 00 .. Leave Savannah, via S. & C. R.R Arrive' Augusta via Port Roval R.R *10 00 a.m. *5 00p.m. 10 00 . . 10 00 . . 10 22 .. *4 40 a.m. 12 28p.m. 7 45 .. 9 35 a.m. Columbia Leave Columbia, via Atl. Coast Line Columbia, via C. C. & A. R.R Arrive Charlotte via . . . . Danville Richmond, via Piedmont Air-Line New York, via Penn. R.R Leave Savannah, via S. & C. R.R Arrive Danville *10 00 a.m. 12 28 p.m. 6 00 a.m. 6 42 . . 8 50 .. 9 45 .. 4 05 p.m. Alexandria, via Va. Midland R.R Washington, via B. & Pot. R.R Baltimore, via B. & 0. R.R Baltimore, via B. & P. R.R New York, via Penn. R.R Leave Savannah, via S. & C. R.R Arrive Wilmington via Atl. Coast Line *10 00 a.m. 7 25 .. 6 30 p.m. 8 30 a.m. 4 05 p.m. Portsmouth, via S. & R. R.R Baltimore, via Bav Line New York, via Penn. R.R Leave Savannah, via G-a. Central R.R 9 20 a.m. 4 45 p.m. 9 35 a.m. Arrive Augusta New York, \da Penn. R.R *Daily trains. Other trains daily except Sunday. 10 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. FROM FLORIDA TO THE WEST, Via ATLANTIC & GULF RAILROAD. Leave Enterprise, via Brock & Coxetter's Line Palatka, via . . . . St. Augustine, via St. John's R.K Jacksonville, via Fla. Cen. and J., P. & M. R.Es Fernandina, via A. G. & W. I. T. Co. R.R Live Oak, via Atlantic & Gulf R.R DuPont, via . . . . „ Arrive Jesup, via . . . . Macon, via M. & B. R.R Atlanta, via Ga. Central R.R Chattanooga, via W. & A. R.R Memphis, via M. & C. R.R .. Nashville, via N. C. & St. L. R.R Louisville, via L. N. & Gt. S. R.R Cincinnati, via L. C. & L. R.R St. Louis, via Iron M. R.R ■ Chicago, via Kankakee Line Leave Palatka, via Brock & Coxetter's Line St. Augustine, via St. John's R.R Jacksonville, via Fla. Cen. and J., P. & M. R.Rs Cedar Keys, via A. G. & W. I. T. Co. R.R Tallahassee, via J., P. & M. R.R Arrive Savannah, via Atlantic & Gulf R.R Macon, via Ga. Central R.R Atlanta, via . . Leave Palatka, via Brock & Coxetter's Line St. Augustine, via St. John's R.R Jacksonville, via Fla. Cen. and J.. P. & M. R.Rs Cedar Keys, via A. G. & W. I. T. Co. R.R Tallahassee, via J. P. & M. R.R Arrive Savannah, via Atlantic & Gulf R.R Augusta, via Port Royal R.R Atlanta, via Georgia R.R Leave Palatka, via Brock & Coxetter's Line. St. Aiigiistine, via St. John's R.R Jacksonville, via Fla.Cen. and J., P. & M. R.Rs . . Cedar Keys, via A. G. & W. I. T. Co. R. R Tallahassee, via J. P. & M. R.R Live Oak, via Atlantic & Gulf R.R DuPont, via . . . . Thomasville, via . . . . Arrive Albany, via . . . . Eufaula, via Ga. Central R.R Montgomery, via Mont. & Euf. R.R Nashville . . Louisville, via L. N. & Gt. S. R.R Cincinnati, via L. C. & L. R.R St. Louis, via DuQuoin Chicago, via Kankakee Line *Daily trains. Other trains daily except Sunday. 5 00 a.m. 6 00 p.m. 4 15 .. 7 45 a.m. *5 20 .. 12 55 p.m. 3 00 .. 6 20 .. 1 30 a.m. 6 40 .. 12 30p.m. 8 00 a.m. 7 40 p.m. 3 30 a.m. 7 25 .. 5 00 p.m. 7 50 .. 7 00 a.m. 7 45 .. *3 10 p.m. *7 30 a.m. 11 25 . . *9 45 . . 1 30 .. 6 50 .. 7 00 a.m. 7 45 .. *3 10p.m. *7 30 a.m. 11 25 . . *9 45 . . *5 00p.m. 5 25 a.m. 7 00 a.m. 7 45 .. *3 10p.m. *7 30 a.m. 11 25 .. *9 50 p.m. *1 20 a.m. *5 45 p.m. ■■no 00 a.m. 3 21p.m. 3 50 .. 8 00 a.m. 3 40 p.m. 8 00 .. 6 10 a.m. 7 20 . . GUIDE TO SOUTHEEN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. 11 CONNECTIONS. At Savannah with Savannah and Charleston and Central (Ga.) Eailroads, and Steamship Lhies for BostoD, New York, Philadel- phia, and Baltimore. At Jesup with Macon and Brunswick Railroad, for Brunswick,. Darien, Hawkinsville, Macon, and points North and Southw^est. At Way Cross with Brunswick and Albany Kailroad. At DuPont with Florida Division. At Thomasville with Albany Division. At Albany with Southwestern Railroad for Macon, Eufaula^ Columbus, and points West and Southwest via Montgomery, Ala. At Bainbridge with Mail Steamers for Columbus, Apalachicola, and all landings on Chattahoochee River. NOTES. Double Daily Trains to Florida during the season. Pullman's Palace Sleeping Cars run through from Savannah,. Ga., and from Louisville, Ky., via Atlanta, Macon and Jesup, Ga., and via Montgomery, Ala., and Albany, Ga., to Jackson- ville, Fla. No change of Cars between Savannah and Jacksonville or AU bany. Passengers for Tallahassee change Cars at Live Oak. Passengers for Bainbridge change Cars at Thomasville. Steamers, for all points on River leave Bainbridge once a week. Passengers for Brunswick take Day Train from Savannah^ arriving at Brunswick 2:00 p. m. (Sundays excepted.) Leave Brunswick (Sundays excepted) 3:30 p. m., making close connec- tions at Jesup with Day Train for Savannah. Passengers from Macon by M. & B. R. R. Train leaving Macon at 3:45 a. m. (Sundays excepted,) connect at Jesup with Day Train going West. Day Train coming East makes close connection at Jesup with M. & B. R. R. Train, arriving at Macon (Sundays excepted) at 1:50 p. m. ^ At Baldwin close connection is made with the A., G. & W. L T. Co.'sE. R. f or Fernandina, Gainesville, and Cedar Keys. Steamers of the New Orleans and Havana Line leave Cedar Keys every Saturday morning for Tampa, Key West, Havana, and New Orleans. To connect with these steamers leave Savannah on Thursday's Train. 12 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEOEGIA AND ELOEIDA. Steamers leave Jacksonville daily for points on St. Jolin's River as far as Palatka, and for Enterprise, daily except Sunday, making close connections with trains to and from Savannah and St. Augustine. KELA.TIVE TO FfeijH or Passage if tlie Mlaotic and Golf Railroad, THROUG-H TICKETS TO ALL POINTS, r^^AND;::^-* It^mmwwMm Q&m ^tQmmsi Can be obtained at Office, 22 Bull St,, STATIONS AND POINTS OF lf(TEREST ON THE ATLANTIC & GULF RAILROAD. Savannah, Chatham county, Ga., the eastern terminus of the Road, is the principal city of the State, situated on river of same name, 18 miles from the sea, v^ith a capacious and Avell-protected harbor, with from 17 to 2! feet of water at liigh and low tide. Improvements are now being made in the river with a view to obtaining deptn sufficient for any vessel. Savannah has a population of from 30,000 to 32,000 inhabitants. It is the second largest cotton port in the United States, while its shipments of lumber and naval stores are immense. It is anques- tionably the handsomest city in the South. Laid out with broad streets, closely shaded by beautiful trees that are green the year round, it has justly obtained the soubriquet of the "Forest City." The city has ample transportation facilities : the Savannah and Charleston Railroad connecting Charleston and the North; the Central (Georgia) to Augusta, Atlanta, and the North and West, while the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad opens up the rich and grow- ing sections of South Georgia and the whole State of Florida. There are three lines of first-class steamers making tri-weekly trips to New York, with weekly lines to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Boston. It has some manufacturing interests, viz: a cotton factory, cotton batting mill, paper mills, rice mills, foundries, and machine shops. The free school system is admirably arranged. Especial atten- tion has been given to its sanitary condition. Comparative state- ments show it to be one of the healthiest cities in the Soiith. The climate is better suited to some invalids than points further South. AVith its excellent hotel accommodations, travelers will always find a sojourn here pleasant. Forsyth Park, 20 acres in area, is an attractive resort; the shade trees in it, composed mostly of pines, are of the natural 14 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEOEGIA AND FLORIDA. COENEE OP BULL AND STATE STEEETS, SAVANNAH, - - GEORGIA. Choice Imported and Domestic Segars, popular brands of Smoking and Chewing Tobaccos, and fine assortment of Smokers' Articles generally. The latest Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Publications received by every mail. A complete assortment of Florida and Georgia Stereoscopic Views, Drop in and you will be sure to find anything in his line you may wish. RIOSITIES, ORANGE CANES, SEA BEANS, Allig-ators' Teeth mounted in Sleeve Buttons, Ear Rings, Sets, Etc. SHELL AIB FISH SCALE JEWELIRY KEADT MADE AND TO OEDEE, AT THE JE\)^ELRY ESTABLISHMENT 21 BULL STEEET, OPPOSITE SOEEYEN HOUSE, GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. 16 growth of the forest. In the centre is a beautiful fountain, after the style of those in the Place de la Concord, in Paris. The walks are prettily arranged and covered with shell. In the rear of the Park is a large enclosure, known as the Parade Ground or Park Extension, which has been somewhat improved by planting shade trees, laying out walks, etc. The Confederate Monument^ recently erected here by the Ladies' Memorial Associa- tion, in point of beauty of desiga and finish, compares favorably with any in the South. The corner stone was laii on June 16th, 1874, with Masonic ceremonies, Grand Master Irwin ofhciating, all the military force of the city being present. 'Uie monument was built after a design furnished by Mr. K. Reid, or^Iontreal, Canada. It stands about fifty feet in height, from base to crown of marble figure on top. On the corners are pedestals, each supporting a life-size marble statue of a soldier on guard. On the base of the pilasters are appropriate mottoes; on the front panel is a figure representing the Soutn mourning ; the rear panel shows another figure of military character; the side panels bear inscriptions : on one is "To the Confederate Dead;" on the other, " Come from the four winds, O Breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live." — E^ek. xxxii, 9. Above these panels, a cornice sup- ports figi;res representing ' ' Peace and Hope ; " above this is a statue representing "Silence." On the topmost panel rests the crowning figure of " Resurrection. " The whole beautifully carved, and cost when completed $25,000. Bonaventure Cemetery, 3 miles from the city, only fifteen minutes' ride by the Coast Liine Kailroad, is one of the loveliest spots in the country ; long avenues, arched by the branches of great live oak trees, from which an immense quantity of gray moss sweeps, adding much to the solemnity of the place. Bona- venture derives its name from the original tract of which it formed a part, and which was settled about 1670 by Colonel John Mulryne. By the marriage of his daughter in 1761 to Josiah Tatnall, of Charleston, it came in possession of the latter family. This marriage is said to have been the occasion of the planting of the trees which adoi-n the place. It is said that they were planted in the forms of the letters M and T, the initials of the bride's and groom's respective family names. Thunderbolt, the terminus of the Coast Line Railroad, 4 miles from the city. Isle of Hope and Montgomery, on the S., S. & 8. R. R., distant ^16 i&UmE TO SOUTHEEN GEOEGIA AND FLOEIDA. €BiEYiEi mmm H. BRADLEY, Proprietpr. This long and favorable known House, pleasantly situated on Johnson Square, is considered the leading first-class Hotel in Savannah, as demonstrated by its receiving the majority of the first-class travel coming to this city. Its organization in all its departments being complete, the table supplied at all times with the best the Northern and home markets afford, and having attached a first-class Bar room, Billiard Room, Barber Shop, and Bathing Saloon, with all departments filled with capable, polite, and attentive Superintendents and Servants, offers to the traveling public comforts not surpassed by any House in the Southern States. To those who have patronized it, the Proprietor thinks it only necessary to say it is and will be kept fully up to its past standard, and to solicit those who have not, to favor it with a trial. Particular attention will be given to letters and telegrams re- questing that rooms be reserved, and to securing sleeping berths, state rooms, and tickets for guests. Our omnibus and comfortable carriages will be found at all arriving trains and steamers. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. 17 7 and 10 miles respectively, are pleasant places of resort, much frequented by the citizens of Savannah. Tybee Island, at the mouth of the Savannah river, and Beach Hammock, several miles south, are becoming very prominent as seaside resorts. Fort Pulaski, on Cockspur Island, near the mouth of Savannah river, was the scene of a weary siege during the late war. The fort was badly battered up by the Federal guns from Tybee Island. Since the war it has been thoroughly repaired. Miller's, Chatham county, Ga.; 10 miles from Savannah, 2 miles west of the Little Ogeechee river ; post office. Way's Station, Bryan county, Ga.; 16 miles from Savannah; post office. Just east of this station the road crosses the Great Ogeechee river, on which are situated many of the largest rice fields in the State. At Genesis Point, below the railroad bridge, Fort McAllister is situated, which the Federal fleet made several unsuccessful attempts to pass, to capture the blockade runner " Rattlesnake," formerly the steamship Nashville, which was lying above. They finally succeeded in sinking it with guns. Fort McAllister was stormed from the rear, and captured by a portion of Sherman's army, December 20, 1864. Fleming", Liberty county, Ga.; 24 miles from Savannah; post and telegraph offices. Sunbury, 15 miles from here, on the coast, is one of the oldest settlements in the State. Mcintosh, Liberty county, Ga.; 31 miles from Savannah; post office. This is the nearest station to Flemington, distant 2^ miles, Hinesville, the county seat, 5 miles, and Riceboro, 10 miles. Walthourville, Liberty county, Ga. ; 38 miles from Savannah ; post office. The village of same name, 1^ miles from the station, is pleasantly located, and was formerly the home of many of the wealthy planters from the coast, and was noted for the intelligence and refinement of its society ; there are a iew of the old families still residing there. Johnston, Liberty county, Ga.; 46 miles from Savannah ; post offlce. Six and a half miles west of this station, the road crosses the Altamaha river on a lattice bridge with four spans. This river is one of the largest in the State. It is formed by the junc- tion of the Oconee acd Ocmulgee rivers ; the former is navigable for steamers to Dublin, and the latter to Macon. Large quantities of lumber, etc., are shipped by this river to Darien, Ga., at its mouth, on the coast. 18 GFIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. Jacksonville can boast of a number of well regulated mercan- tile houses that are being conducted hy gentlemen of enei-gy and business tact. Among whom W^HO CONDUCTS A ?>5 may well be classed. Dr. Robinson started a drug store at Jack- sonville in 1867 on a small scale, and by close attention to busi- ness, affability, and accommodation, has built up lb© lisaitag Diag mmB ta n®iMii« His wholesale trade has grown to a respectable proportion, and the retail department is one of the most complete in the South, Prescriptions are put up by an EXPERT PHARMACEUTIST, who is detailed especially for that branch of the business. Ger- man and French recipes are put up by the proprietor himself. The stock of fancy goods, comprising and other articles used by tourists, of foreign and domestic manu- facture, is well assorted and large. The prices at this store are low, comparing favorably with those of the North or West. None but competent clerks are employed, and affability and accommo- dation toward customers are strictly enforced. Having no entangling alliances with local physicians, which is so frequently the case in some drug stores, this establishment is enabled to charge the lowest possible rates for prescriptions. This store is always neatly kept, and in appearance compares favorably with any in larger cities. Our friends will be repaid to visit it when in Jacksonville. A recent fire, in which he was a sufferer, induced the proprietor to remove to a more central location than heretofore, in the hand- some block owned by him, No. 75 West Bay Street, between Laura and Hogan Streets, opposite the Daili/ Lriion ofQ.ce, and known now as "Apothecary's Hall." A complete new outfit and stock has been purchased, and the fancy goods department greatly extended, so as to embrace eye glasses, fishing tackle, and various other articles desirable for the iLse of tourists. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. 19 Doctortowu, Wayne county, Ga. ; 53 miles from Savannah ; post office. This station is the site of an old Indian town, and the former abode of a celebrated "medicineman;" hence the name of the place. Jesup, Wayne county, Ga.; 57 miles from Savannah; county seat; telegraph office and junction of the Macon and Brunswick Railroad ; -tO miles from Brunswick, and 146 from Macon. The new and commodious " Altamaha Hotel" here will accommodate, 100 guests. The hotel is under the management of the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad Company and is also the eating house for passengers via the JVIacon and Brunswick Railroad ; trains stop 20 minutes for meals. (See advertisement). A weekly paper, the Wayne Triumph^ is published here. This place is growing rapidly ; population 600. Screven, Wayne county, Ga.; 68 miles from Savannah ; post and express offices. Patterson, Pierce county, Ga.; 78 miles from Savannah; post office. On line of the road in vicinity of this place are located a number of steam saw mills for cutting yellow pine lumber. Blackshear, Pierce county, Ga. ; 86 miles from Savannah ; post office ; county seat. Population 800. This is a place of some prominence, situated in an elevated and very healthy region of country. Way Cross, Ware county, Ga.; 96 miles from Savannah ; county seat ; post office. Population 600. Junction of Brunswick and Albany Railroad, 60 miles from Brunswick and 111 miles from Albany. This town was laid out in 1872; it stands on a sandy ridge with a clay sub-soil, and a clear bold stream of running water on the south. From its advantageous position this bids fair to become a place of some not 3. Tebeauville, Ware county, Ga.; 97 miles from Savannah; post and telegraph offices. This is a place near the northern portion of the celebrated Okefenokee Swamp, which abounds with game of all description. Glenmore, Ware county, Ga.; 108 miles from Savannah; post office. Argyle, Clinch county, Ga,, 116 miles from Savannah. Homerville, Clinch county, Ga.; 122 miles from Savannah; post office ; county seat. Population 270. Academy, Methodist and Baptist churches. DuPont, Clinch county, Ga.; 131 miles from Savannah; tele- :20 GUIDE TO SOUTHEEN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. c^ If «d^$t(rt( ^\i^Ul CHA1.IL1ST0K g, C. E.H.JACKSON & CO., PROPRIETORS. Jt.A_i,i i IliilQ Mm mmkii i. .JL- i. Jb r iTrrr ^^T t til JUNCTION OF Savannah & Charleston and Port Royal Railroads. The Trains stop from twenty to thirty minutes each way, giving ample time for Passengers to get their meals. My ''motto" is to give you plenty to eat, and try to satisfy all. L. K.. 0)iar]E'!'> Proprietor. GUIDE TO SOTTTHEEN GIIOKGIA AND FLOEIDA. 21 graph and post offices. Junction with the Florida Division of the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad. Located on heavy timbered pine lands. The health of DuPont and surrounding country is- unparalleled; no typhoid or other miasmatic sickness. As a farming country it is pronounced by experienced planters to be superior to Virginia or Carolina ; the range is good for cattle an(J hogs. Cheap lands in abundance for emigrants, much of it from fifty cents to one dollar per acre. Stockton, Clinch county, Ga.; 138 miles from Savannah ; post office. Population 100. The village is pleasantly located in an elevated pine region. Naylor, Lowndes county, Ga.; 144 miles from Savannah. Pop- ulation 80. Post office, one church, one hotel, one academy, one saw mill, and three stores. Healthy locality. Lands sell from $1.00 to $5.00 per acre. The productions of surrounding country are long and short cotton, corn, rice, oats, sweet potatoes, sugar cane, and all kinds of vegetables. The Alapaha river, two miles- distant, abounds in fish. Milltown, a village ten miles distant and near the famous Banks Mill Pond; area of pond ten square miles ; water sufficient to drive a large amount of machinery. Nashville, county seat of Berrien county, twf^nty-seven miles- distant ; excellent section for farming, hog, sheep, and cattle raising. Valdosta, Lowndes county, Ga.; 157 miles from Savannah ; post and telegraph offices; county seat. Population 2,000. This is one of the most flourishing towns in Southern Georgia ; located in a rolling country, heavily covered with yellow pine, it is not sur-^ passed by any section for health and productiveness of the soil. A weekly paper, the Times, is published here. Just here the- "cotton belt" of Georgia begins. The adjacent country is thickly settled by thrifty and intelligent people. Oiisley, Lowndes county, Ga.; 166 miles from Savannah; post office. One and a half miles west of this station the road crosses the Withlacoochee river, near which is the Boston or Blue Springs. These springs have quite a reputation, and are much frequented by the people of the adjacent country. Quitman, Brooks county, Ga.; 174 miles from Savannah ; post^. money-order, and telegraph offices ; county seat. Population 1,300. This is a place of considerable importance, surrounded by a very fertile country, entirely free from malaria, it offers many inducements to immigrants. The lands being of a better quality^ 22 OUIDK TO SOUTHEBN OBOROIA AND FLORIDA, e^ &'^^CDC>1SJ1D TO ISTOISTE]. The traveling public will find it tlie most conveniently situated house in the place ; immediately opposite the Depot. Clean and comfortable beds. Table supplied with the best tha market affords. Charges reasonable. PROPRIETOflS. BAY STREET, Jacksonville, Florida. V Two Doors East of the Grand National Hotel. CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS M SEGARS. H. H. FEHBBNBAOH, Proprietor. N. H. MORAGNE, M. D., f^ij^ r-^-;?MANUrACTURER OF,^-^ {]\kKl W1!(E AND ORyiNGE FLOWE[^ WATEI|, Oranges Neatly Tacked for Shipment at his Grovef JPalatka, Fla, GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. 23- than those lymg east along the Ime of said road, (with the excep- tion of the lands in Lowndes county,) and can be had at from $1.00 to $20.00 per acre, in quantities to suit purchasers. In Quitman is located a cotton and wool factory with a paid up capital of $46,000. There are five churches — three white and two- colored ; also a flourishing school. There is published a weekly newspaper, the Reporter. Seven miles east from Quitman, in said county, is a large, bold limestone spring about one hundred feet in circumference and fifteen feet in its deepest part. This is quite a resort as a watering place, there being near, just across the county line, but within a few hundred yards, a fine sulphur spring of efficacious medicinal qualitie?. Dixie, Brooks county, Ga.; 181 miles from Savannah ; post and express offices ; Grooverville 6 miles distant. Boston^ Thomas county, Ga.; 188 miles from Savannah ;. 9 miles from the Florida line ; 1 mile from the Aucilla creek ; 2 miles from the Piscola creek. Population 500. Post and express- offices, also Masonic Lodge and Patrons of Husbandry. Five churches in this place, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Methodist, colored Baptist and Methodist ; also good male and female schools. Boston is pleasantly situated and extremely healthy. Water good, in wells, and plenty of* spring water in the incorporate limits. Boston is entirely surrounded by the best average farming lands in the State ; very productive of corn, peas, potatoes, oats, high- land rice, sugar cane, and cotton, and admirably adapted to fruit, where cultivated, especially grapes, pears, peaches, plums, apples, and tropical fruits. The very finest watermelons abound in all parts of the country in their season. These lands can be bought at prices ranging from $5.00 to $8.00 per acre for improved^ and from $1.50 to $4.00 per acre for grazing. Tliomasville, Thomas county, Ga.; 200 miles from Savannah ;. telegraph office ; county seat ; junction with Albany Division of Atlantic and Gulf Railroad. Population 3,500. This city has a thriving trade, and is without exception the most promising in Southern Georgia. It is situated on the highest point of the line of road, and being dry and free from malaria, it is an excel- lent resort for invalids. There are many pretty residences in the place, surrounded by beautiful flower gardens. The South Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical Association holds an annual fair here in November, which is largely attended. They also have a floral exhibition in the spring. In Thomasville there are two 24 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEOEGIA AND FLORIDA. J. A. MACDONALD, AZRO J. CORY. Civil Engineer. Attorney at Law. LOANS NEGOTIATED, COLLECTIONS, AND LAND CLAIMS PROSECUTED. Locating Government and State Lands a Specialty. Correct information concerning every part of Florida OFFICE IN BOOMS 6 AND 7 ROSS BLOCK, BAY STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FLA^ GEORGE F. miller! (;23:;:^^No. 92 PINE STREET. ^^^r;;;) [Sales Koom No. 17 Bay Street.] C>::5:=DEALER IN EVERY VARIETY OFc:S^~) tMiOJJOl^,/ \iki mi m\\'^mt\<% %^\% aitrl %'^p, all ^JjU$, ELY BRUSHES, MATTRESSES, VASES, AND ORNAMENTS, Superb Collection of the Native G-rasses of Florida. You are respectfully invited to call and examine. GUIDE TO SOTTTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. 25 excellent colleges in successful operation, viz : the Fletcher Male Institute and Young's Female College ; four churches, one each, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Episcopalian ; one foundry ; one library association, whicli contains a well selected library and a number of the leading daily newspapers throughout the United States; one Young Men's Chiistian Association. Colonel Mitchell has just completed a new and commodious hotel here. The building throughout is compo.^ed of the very best materials, fronts 190 feet on Broad street, and 88 feet on Jackson ; fire places in every room. The entire buildmg in communication by electricity, using the ElectT ic Annunciator ; t\vo grand hallways 190 feet long and 10 feet wide. Ventilation perfect and lighted throughout with gas. Two weekly papers, the Enterprise and Times, are published here. Grapes, pears and other fruits are cultivated very successfully in this vicinity. Cairo, Thomas county, Ga.; 214 miles from Savannah; post office. . Whig-ham, Decatur county, Ga.; 221 miles ^vest of Savannah • beautifully located in the midst of a fine farming section of coun- try, in a prosperous condition. Two churches, good school con- venient, good society, and one of the finest springs in the State; good boarding house, and the most healthy location in Southwest Georgia. Climax, Decatur county, Ga.; 227 miles from Savannah; post office. Baiubridge, Decatur county, Ga.; 237 miles from Savannah; the present western terminus of the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad ; telegraph office; county seat. Population 1,50;). Situated on the east bank of the Flint river, about fifty feet above the stream beautifully shaded with oaks; average annual temperature 65; healthful, and climate in winter particularly favorable to the- Northern invalid. This place does a thriving business with the" various landings on the Flint, Chattahoochee, and Apalachicola rivers. Steamboats, making semi-weekly trips on these rivers bring a large amount of cotton to Bainbridge for shipment to Savannah. The Weekly Democrat is published here. 26 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AKD FLORIDA. EUROPEAN HOUSE, 116 AND 118 BRYAN STREET, (Opposite Screven House.) Restaurant Open from 6 A. M. to 12 P. M. Board, with Room, $2 per Day. OPKN ALL NIGHT. Liberal Discount by the Week or Month. MARK APPLE, Proprietor. 138 BROXJaHTOISr ST., SAVANNAH, GA. Residence, 34 Presid3nt Street, corner Price. FUENISHES METALLIC, WALNUT, MAHOGANY, AND other CASKETS, CASES AND COFFINS. NEIllEST HEARSE M CftRRIftBES FOR FUNERIL8. Improved Corpse Preseryer for keejing Remains. FLORIDA DIVISION OF THE ATLANTIC AND GULF RAILRO/D FKOM DuPONT, GA., TO LIYE OAK, FLA. DnPont, Clinch county, Ga. ; 131 miles from Savannah ; (See page 19.) Statenyilie, Echols county, Ga.; 150 miles from Savannah; post office ; county seat of the same name, distant 6 miles. Six miles west of this station the road crosses the boundary line between Georgia and Florida. Jasper, Hamilton county, Fla.; 163 miles from Savannah; county seat. Town fast improving ; three ginning establishments ; two saw mills. Passengers for the White Sulphur Springs can get conveyances from this point. Four post offices are supplied from this point, viz : Bellville, Jennings, Ancrum, and White Sulphur Springs. Suwannee, Suwannee county, Fla.; 172 miles from Savannah, 90 miles from Jacksonville, and 89 miles from Tallahassee, the capital of the State. One mile east from this station, on the south bank of the Suwannee river, are situated the Lower Mineral Springs, which attained great popularity previous to the war as a watering place, being visited by a great many persons from South- western Georgia and Middle Florida. The lands on the Hamilton county side of the Suwannee, north of the springs, are very valuable for agricultural purposes ; those on the Suwannee county side are light pine lands, and consequently not so valuable. Rixford, Suwannee county, Fla.; 175 miles from Savannah, 86 miles from Jacksonville, and 87 miles from Tallahassee. This is a new settlement, and the paint at which the Eagle Turpentine and Naval Store Manufactory is located, the largest of the kind in Florida. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEOEGIA AND FLOEIDA. f\ \J This favorably known House has, during the past summer been entirely remodeled. Has had an additional number of LARGE m 11 ROOiS added to its first and second floors. New Closets, both for Ladies and Gentlemen, have been placed in convenient portions of the house. Each room is lighted with Gas, and is furnished with elegant Furniture. MlLLIAllB BQQM. ATTACagBo Ticket and Telegraph Offices. m rr rr i. All Transfer Coupons on Through Tickets taken by Coaches of Wheelee House. Passengers going through]_have ample time for meals. OWEN DALY, Proprietor, COLUMBIA, S. 0. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. 29 Lire Oak, Suwannee county, Fla.; 179 miles from Savannah, 82 from Jacksonville and Tallahassee ; the junction of the Florida branch of the Atlantic and Gulf Eailroad with the Jacksonville, Pensacola and Mobile Railroad; the county seat of Suwannee -county; population by census of 1870, 805 whites, 591 colored; takes its name from the live oak sink which w^as a celebrated land mark with the hunters in the early settlement of this portion of the State, from 1824 until it was selected by the engineers in locating the branch road as the starting point to connect with the Georgia system. The live oak tree, which marked the sink and gave to it the name, is now dead, having been destroyed by the rising of the water in the sink, caused by the railroad embank- ment, which obstructed the drainage. Western Union Telegraph station,' post office, and agency of the Southern Express. Truck farming is carried on extensively at this point, and large quantities of vegetables are shipped to the Northern and Northwestern cities every season. There are two good hotels, a saw mill, three cotton gins, two grist mills, and a rosin and turpentine manufactory. ALBANY DIVISION OF THE FEOM THOMASYILLE, GA., TO ALBANY. Thomasyille, Thomas county, Ga. ; 200 miles from Savannah- CSee page 23.) Four miles west of this placQ, the road crosses the Okloknee river. Okloknee, Thomas County, Ga.; 211 miles from Savannah; post and express offices. Within 2^ miles is the finest water power in Southwest Georgia, amply sufficient for a cotton factory. Within 5 miles is a fine mineral spring ; it is large and perfectly 30 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA* p. M. TICKET OFFICE, No 20 East Bay Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA., W. Gr. Coleman, General Passenger and Ticket Agent. F. C. Solee, C. A. Fairchild, E. W. Blance, Gen'lAgt., Brock's Line. Agt. St. Starlight. Passenger Agt. Notice.— Unless the Trains are detained the Steamers will leave on their published time. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. 3i> the diseases which result from malaria are of a much milder type in the Peninsula of Florida tlian in any other State in the Union. The records show that the ratio of deaths to the number of re- mittent fever cases has been much less than among the troops^ serving in other portions of the United States. In the Northern division of the United States the proportion is 1 death to 30 cases of remittent fever : in the Middle division, 1 to 52 ; in the South- ern division, 1 to 54; in Texas, 1 to 78 ; in California, 1 to 122; in New Mexico, 1 to 14:8, while in Florida it is but 1 to 287." This gentleman writes this without any prejudice or partiality whatever, and only states what ever}^ visitor to Florida must feel. TO IMMIGRANTS. The cheapness of lands in Southern Georgia and Florida, the- extremely healthy climate and the variety of crops peculiar to the- soil, offers inducements not found elsewhere. We will venture the assertion that there is not a more happy and independent people in America than those who inhabit what is termed the- "wire-grass" region of Georgia and Florida. There, everything is raised that is needed for home consumption. The streams abound in fish ; the forests contain deer and other desirable game, and large herds of sheep and cattle roam over richest pastures,, planted by the hand of Omnipotence. The people are out of debt. Their smoke houses are in their yards, not in the far West. Their bread comes from their crib?, not from those of speculators, and the clothing they wear is, in many cases, the handiwork of their industrious wives and daughters. Who would exchange a life of this kind for the sake of being in "society," with all its petty exactions and its numerous trains of worse evils ? Here, the industrious laborer is sure of making a comfortable- living— that is the least he may expect. Land is offered on such terms that it requires but a small capital to secure a home and begin the operation of farming. The people are hospitable and ever ready to extend the hand of welcome to deserving strangers. To such, "their latch strings hang on the outside of their doors." Take it all in all, it is just the place for young men to set their stakes and pitch their tents. To manufacturers of lumber, naval stores, etc., the country offers great inducements. Every facility is offered to such hj this company in giving reduced rates of fare, etc. 36 GUIDE TO SOUTHEEN GKOEGIA AND FLORIDA. THIS FA VOUJTE HO USE, with accommodations for 300 guests, liaving been refitted and newly furnislied, will open November 25th for the reception of Winter guests. THE LOCATION of the St. James is unequaled by that of any hotel in Jacksonville ; is on dry elevated ground, with a southerly front of 210 feet on St. James Park, and 210 feet on Laura Street ; is easily accessible from either steamer or railroad ; and Jacksonville being a central point for Florida travelers, the St. James is particularly desirable for both permanent and tran- sient guests. THE HOTEL is well supplied with pure water, has good drainage, is lighted throughout with gas, and in general the accommodations and appointments of the St. James are those usually found in first-class hotels. one of the best manufacture, has been added the present season for the convenience of the guests. THE TABLE will continue to be a leading feature of the St. James ; and being under the personal supervision of the Man- ager no pains or expense will be spared to make it equal the best. AN ORCHESTRA has been engaged, which will furnish music during the season, and hops and entertainments will be ar- ranged for the enjoyment of the guests. Special Art^angements will be made for board by the week or the entire season, and rooms may be secured by mail or tele- graph. The experience of Mr. Campbell as a Hotel Manager in Florida will be a sufficient guarantee (at least to his numerous friends and acquaintances) that the Hotel will be kept in a manner to secure the comfort of all who may favor the St. James with their pat- ronage. For further information address J. H. CAMPBELL, Manager. Jacksonville, Oct. 25, 1876. Jacksonville, Fla. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. 37 A small pamphlet giving description, location, price, etc., of all lands for sale ou line of road, can be procured by addressing H, S. Haines, General Superintendent Atlantic and Gulf Railroad, Savannah, Ga. Professor H. E. Col ton, of the American Institute of New York, gives it as his opinion that "the most inviting field, and where the inducements are greater than any other for the intelligent emigrant who wishes to raise early vegetables for market, (the season being two weeks earlier,) where the land is cheap, where rapid trans- portation is offered, where all 'truck' strikes together, is along the- line of the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad." The Professor says he" knows the attention of many are turned to this locality ; hence, he gives his opinion as a guide to those who contemplate making their homes in this section. This is strong and emphatic lan- guage, but no less strong than true, and can be corroborated by hundreds who have taken the pains to satisfy themselves on this point. Coming from the source it does, a JSTorthern scientific ag-- riculturalist, one who has traveled and investigated the subject with the view of giving correct information, is likely to have itS' full weight and effect. Professor Colton's paper Avill be read and pondered by hundreds and thousands, more so than if fifty similar papers had occurred in Georgia papers. Continued and increasing evidence of the facts as set forth in Mr. Colton's papers is to be seen more and more year after year. Ten years ago but few farms and fewer vegetable gardens were to be observed along the line of the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad, but now the traveler, while speeding along over this highway, makes use of the oft re- peated remark, " what a large number and great variety of early vegetables and fancy corn patches the people are cultivating in this country!" HOW^ TO REACH FLORIDA. Visitors to Florida from the North and East should make Sa- vannah their objective point, thence via the Atlantic and Quit Railroad, which is the preferred route to all points in Northern^ Middle and Eastern Florida. From the West the shortest route is via Atlanta, Macon, and Jesup, there making close connection with the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad as above ; though the time and rates from points West via Savannah and Atlantic and Gulf Railroad is about the same as via Jesup. •4 38 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. m This favorably known House has, during the past summer, heen entirely remodeled. Has had an additional number of LARGE AND AIRY ROOMS added to its first and second floors. New Closets, both for Ladies and Gentlemen, have been placed in convenient portions of the house. Each room is lighted with Gas and is furnished with ele- gant Furniture. so much sought after for drinking and bathing purposes, is also conveyed to all parts of the house. This is the only Hotel in the city with a BILLIARD ROOM ATTACHED. Tickit iii f elegrifb Ofiees in the lobby of the house. With new kitchens and the widening of hall ways and other improvements and conveniences too nu- merous to mention, makes the Pavilion rank as the All Transfer Coupons on Through Tickets taken by Coaches of Pavilion Hotel. • «^° Passengers going through have ample time for meals. GEO. T. ALFORD & CO., CFAKLESToy, S. C. Propi'ietoTs^ GUIDE TO SOUTHEEN GEOEGIA AND FLOEIDA. 39 From the Southwest you have choice of three routes, viz : Via Montgomery, Eufaula, and Albany, Atlantic and Gulf Railroad; second, via Montgomery, Macon, and Savannah, Atlantic and Gulf Railroad ; third, via Montgomery, Macon, and Jesup, Atlantic and Gulf Railroad. All of which are pleasant. Through tickets by all of above routes. Time cards, etc., can be had by applying at all railroad ticket ofRces of the principal cities, or at the Savannah steamships' agencies in Baltimore, New York, or Boston. STATIONS AND POINTS OF INTEREST ON THE Jacksonville, Pensacola and Mobile Railroad. This road traverses the northern portion of the State, from Chattahoochee river to Jacksonville, distance 209 miles, with branches to Monticello and St. Marks, connecting at Live Oak with Florida Division of the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad, for all points North and West, and at Baldwin with the Atlantic, Gulf and West India Transit Company's Railroad for Fernandina, Gainesville, and Cedar Keys. Chattahoochee Laiidin§r, Gadsden county, Fla.; 209 miles from Jacksonville ; post office ; the present western terminus of this road. Here connection is made with the Central Line of Steam- ers for Apalachicola, Eufaula, Columbus, etc. Chattahoochee Station, Gadsden county, Fla.; 206 miles from Jacksonville. Mouut Pleasant, Gadsden county, Fla. ; 198 miles from Jack- sonville ; post office. Qiiincy^ Gadsden county, Fla. ; 189 miles from Jacksonville; telegraph office ; county seat. Population 750. This little village and the surrounding country is noted for the refinement of its inhabitants, and prior to the late war was the 40 GTHDE TO SOTJTHEEN GEOEGIA AND FLORIDA. NATIONAL HOTEL NEARLY OPPOSITE PAS&ENGER DEPOT, $2.00 Per Day. Single Meals 50c. Lodging 50c. The house is newly and handsomely furnished and the table shall be equal to any in the city of Macon. Give us a call and we guarantee satisfaction in every particular. Polite and attentive Porters at every train. G. W. & E. T. BYINGTON, King Street, - - Charleston, S. C. A first-class house in every respect. Situated in the bend of King Street, in the most fashionable portion of the city. Convenient to all places of busi- ness and amusement. All Bailroad and Steamboat facilities given here. A. TOOMER & CO., Proprietors. (1 gfi gfjf glf i ^ Cherry Street, - Macon, Georgia. Mm^ms && €m^T&t EnQmm^^ &Q> ^mmtb^ S. ISAACS, in the office. E. ISAACS, Proprietor. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. 41 seat of considerable wealth. Quincy has three churches and two hotels ; board $2.50 per day. Midway. G-adsden county, FJa.; 177 miles from Jacksonville; post office. Tallahassee, Leon county, Fla.; 165 miles from Jacksonville and 262 miles from Savannah ; telegraph and money order office ; the capital of the State and county seat. Population 2,500. This was formerly a place of great wealth, and is still famous for the refinement and hospitality of its inhabitants, located in a rolling country with a bracing climate pleasant to invalids, the summer heat being modified by constant breezes from the Gulf of Mexico, only 21 miles distant. There are several very pretty lakes in the vicinity, on which the sportsman can find pleasant pastime in the proper seasons. Tallahassee has many handsome residences, surrounded by gardens pleasant to the eye of the florist. Two weekly papers, the Floridian (Democratic), and Sentinel (Republican), are published here. A branch railroad from this point connects with St. Marks, distance 21 miles. This was formerly a place of considerable commercial importance, but since the era of railroads it is almost deserted. A United States Signal Station is located here. Cliaires, Leon county, Fla.; 153 miles from Jacksonville. Lloyds, Leon county, Fla. ; 147 miles from Jacksonville. Monticello Junction, Jefferson county, Fla.; 138 miles from Jacksonville. Connection is here made twice a day with Monti- cello by a branch road ; distance 4 miles. Monticello is a pleasant village of 1,200 inhabitants : telegraph office. Lake Miccosukie, not far distant, is a place of some historical note. The Constitu- tion, a weekly paper, is published here. Aucilla, Jefferson county Fla.; 131 miles from Jacksonville. Goodman's, Madison county, Fla,; 124 miles from Jackson- ville. Madison, Madison county, Fla.; 110 miles from Jacksonville; telegraph office ; county seat. Population about 1,000. Located in a fertile region of country. Considerable early vegetables and fruits are raised here. Several lakes in the vicinity abound with fish. EUaville, Madison county, Fla.; 95 miles from Jacksonville ; post and telegraph offices. Situated on the west bank of the Suwannee river, at its junction with the Withlacoochee, it is admirably adapted to the lumber business, in which Messrs. Drew 42 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA. AND FLOEIDA. o^^:E=LX_.E]TOisr :e3:oxjsej. JACKSONVILLE, FLA. STIMPSON, DEVENELL & DAVIS, Proprietors. This House is provided with an Flevator, Creighton's Enunciator, Etc. >^^*# d^m^ ,^^0 n llleil aai Itttt^iiltmi |ii|li5 CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDED :An: Int^rmh off hU ^indB ^nrt\iB}\ed. NO. 7 EAST BAY STREET, p. 0. Box 784. tF^gM&QJ^r£&&Mt F&^. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. 4:3 •& Bucki, the founders of the place, are extensively engaged, they having several large mills in the vicinity. Live §ak, Suwannee county, Fla.; 8 2 miles from Jacksonville ; see stations on Atlantic and Gulf Railroad. Houstoim, Suwamiee county, Fla., 7G miles from Jacksonville ; post office. Welboru, Suwannee county, Fla.; 71 miles from Jacksonville. Passengers going to the White Sulphur Springs, situated on the Suwannee river, 8 miles north of this point, stop here. These springs are frequented by sufferers from dyspepsia, rheumatism, etc., the waters being remarkably strong. A hotel at these springs accommodates guests at reasonable rates. The country is dry and very healthy. Several private houses take boarders. Charges moderate. Lake City, Columbia county, Fla.; 69 miles from Jacksonville; population 1,000; county seat ; telegraph and money order offices. This place derives its name from the numerous lakes in the vicinity, which abound with fish at all seasons. Numerous houses here have ample room for visitors. A weekly paper, the Reporter, is published here. Oiustee, Baker county, Fla.; 47 miles from Jacksonville ; noted as the site of the most sanguinary battle fought in the State dur- ing the late war. A large body of Federal troops, under tho command of Major General Truman Seymour, marched westward from Jacksonville n February, 1861. At this place they encountered the Confede- rate forces, under command of General Joseph Finegan. A des- perate battle ensued, lasting from 1 p. m. until dark. The Fede- rals were defeated, and retreated toward Jacksonville, abandoning their dead and wounded. Their loss was heavy, including Colonel Fribly, of the colored troops, killed. Sanderson, Baker county, Fla.; 37 miles from Jacksonville; post and telegraph offices. Baldv^'in, Duval county, Fla.; 19 miles from .Jacksonville; post and telegraph offices; junction with the Atlantic, Gulf and West India Transit Company's Railroad, for Fernandina, distant 47 miles northward, and Cedar Keys, 107 miles southward. Two hotels here accoDimodate guests. White House, Duval county, Fla.; 11 miles from Jacksonville ; wood station. Jacksonville, Duval county, Fla., the eastern terminus of the 44 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. i^i^iyij \!i\ii J^ J^ ^ I WHOLESALE DEALER IN GROCERIES MD FEOVISmS, FORBGN Hi DOiSl F Jacksonville, F1el» Agent and Consignee Florida Dispatch Line— for tlie Packing and Shipping of Fruits and Vegetables to Re- liable Agents in Northern Cities. m EmERPRISE m IHEDKIE LAIIOIIIGS. THE NEW PASSENGER STEAMER, .♦ . -^ -f I I I i^ i Jw. .i- i- JL R. F. BARKER, Captain, Will Leave Jacksonville for Above Places EVEEY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY AT 9.30 O'CLOCK, A. M. Returning, will leave Enterprise Wednesday and Saturday. WHAKF AT THE FOOT OF PINE ST. GUIDE TO SOTTTHEEN GEOEGIA AND FLOEIDA. 45 road, 261 miles from Savannah, is located on the St. John's river, 25 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and is the objective point of most visitors to the State ; the largest city on the Atlantic Coast south of Savannah, and the principal commercial emporium of the State ; extending along the banks of the river for four miles, the streets regularly laid out with fine shade 'trees to add to its beauty. Numerous handsome buildings, both public and private, show its importance. Within its limits are twelve churches— three Methodist, three Baptist, two Presbyterian, two Episcopalian, one- Roman Catholic, and one Second Advent. There is a permanent population here of about 12,000, being an increase of over 600 per cent, in the past eight years. From its popularity as the Southern winter resort, this place has- acquired hotel accommodations unsurpassed in the South, (see advertisements,) and innumerable private boarding houses, afford- ing ample room for all visitors. AN INVITATION TO TOUEISTS. Nearly every gentleman or lady who visits Florida, determines- to take home something to remind them of their visit to the "Land of Flowers," and hence, Florida curiosities are eagerly sought after. Those who are the fortunate possessors of a refined and cultivated taste, who ean appreciate artistic workmanship, and that careful discrimination which rigidly excludes all common- place material, are invited to call at GUMBINGE[|'S B/ZAR OF FLOI^IDA CURIOSITIES. No. 17 West Bay Street, where may be seen, free of charge, nearly everything novel and" attractive calculated to arrest the attention of the tourist. Among^ other specialties may be seen The Native Birds of Florida, some of them filling the air with min- strelsy, others peculiar for their bright and gaudy plumage, and* 46 GUIDE TO SOUTHKEN GEOEGIA AND FLOEIDA. Ill 11 ii\ II ,i\ 11 l^^ .^^^^ J I IJ DEALEK IN L m m o JL 591 BAY STREET, (UP STAIRS), HONEYMOON NURSERIES. The largest TROrOL AND SlI-IiWrOL KOIISEIIIES Situated one mile west of Jacksonville, Florida, immediately on the railroad. The Citrus family made a specialty. Catalogues sent free on application to the proprietor, Jacksonville, Florida. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEOEGIA AND FLORIDA. 47 yet others, made by the skill of the taxidermist so natural that even competent judges are deceived. Entomological collections exhibiting all the peculiarities of insect life for which Florida is remarkable. The Fauna of Florida, both living and stuffed, from the uncouth, unwieldy alligator to the pet deer so eagerly sought for by the- modern Nimrods who visit us every year. The Treasures of the Ocean, embracing coleur de rose and pure white corals, marine plants, sea monsters, shells, etc., in aa almost endless variety. The Gems of the Forest, in the shape of boxes, dressing cases, canes and parlor ornaments carved from woods of the most sing- ular character, many of which cannot be found in any other State in the Union, being remarkable for their varied hues, and peculiar susceptibility of polish. Suberb and Artistic Shell Work, comprising crosses, sprays, tiaras, artificial flowers, bridal ornaments, toilet boxes and vases, imperish- able in their character, beautiful and attractive. Feather Flowers and Ornaments, in which every tint or shade of color appears, from the bright scarlet of the flamingo to the pure snow-white plumage of the gentle heron. Some of these- specimens are indeed magnificent. Coquina Ornaments from " Ye Ancient Citie of St Augustine.'^ The immense demand for these quaint objects of art has secured a full supply for the coming season. In addition to the above, may be found a large assortment of sea beans, plain or highly polished; alligators' teeth, corals, etc.,. mounted in gold, and ornamented with coat of arms, monograms,- initial letters, Masonic, religious, or secular devices ; and engraved, when desired, in the highest style of art. Visitors will be cordially welcomed at any hour it may suit their conveinence to call, and every attention will be shown them during: their visit, whether they purchase or not. Pl^EASK REMEMBER THE JLOCAI.ITY. No. 17 West Bay Street, Jacksonville, Florida, JEWSSIB ASB DEASilB m EIOSIM GWSIOSEfllS OF iflBY eSADE^ DO NOT FORGET TO CALL. 48 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA . ^ V ST. i^^*^ THIS NEW AND ELEGANT HOTEL OPiS m \\\ MCEPII OF GOESIS DEC. 1ST. This House has been more than doubled in size during the last summer, and is now iH[ \m\\ noni in the mn. A Dining Koom, 60x103 feet, has been added, which seats 450 people. Bath rooms added, etc. The Hotel has 200 feet southerly front (facing the Plaza) and 160 feet easterly front, and has an unsurpassed view of the City of St. Augustine, the Old Fort, the Ocean, and Harbor of St. Augustine, etc., etc. The Proprietor has furnished the Hotel this year, and has made arrangements to secure his marketing from the North, and will endeavor to make this Hotel the best in the State. POINTS OF INTEREST Atlantic, &nlf and West India Transit Coninany's Rallroai This road extends across the State, from Fernandina, in the ex- treme northeast, to Cedar Keys, on the Gulf of Mexico ; distance 155 miles, connecting at Baldwin with the Florida Central, and Jacksonville, Pensacola and Mobile Railroad for Savannah, Middle Florida, and at Cedar Keys, with steamers for Key West, Tampa, Havana, and New Orleans. Fernandina, Nassau county, Fla. Situated on Amelia Island, near the junction of the Amelia and St. Mary's rivers. This place has one of the finest harbors on the Southern coast. It has about 3,000 inhabitants; the streets are straight, broad, and commo- dious ; many of them are paved with shell and beautifully shaded with water oak. There are two hotels, affording ample accom- modations for visitors. A number of saw mills are located here, giving employment to a large body of men. A fine shell road extends across the island, one and a half miles to the sea beach, which has a smooth unbroken surface for twenty miles, affording a most desirable drive. On the northern point of this island is Fort Clinch, not yet completed. Dungeness, the home of General Nathaniel Green and the burial place of the famous " Light Horse " Harry Lee, is within easy access, a visit to which never fails to delight and interest. Hart's Road, Nassau county, Fla. ; 12 miles from Fernandina ; wood station. Callahan, Nassau county, Fla.; 27 miles from Fernandina ; post and telegraph oflSces. The general business of this section is in naval stores and tim- ber. King's Ferry, on the St. Maiy'a river, distant 18 miles. Batton, Nassau county, Fla. ; 36 miles from Fernandina. Ex- tensive turpentine farms are located here. 5 50 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA, LEMON, LIME, CITRON, FIG, BANANA, GUAVA, PINE-APPLE, MANGO, SAPPODILLA, PAWPAW, JAPAN PLUM, &c. GRAPE-VINES, QUINCES, BLACKBERRIES, &c. ALMOND, PECAN, SPANISH AND AMERICAN CHESTNUTS, &c. eixjo^^x_i'^:e^txjs tp\:h]E]3^ ROSES, EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS SHRUBS, ! AND FLOWERING PLANTS. ALBERT J. BID WELL, Jacksonville, Fla. A. J. BIDWELL, D. S. PLACE. BID\VELL & PLACE, GREEN HOUSE CORNER OCEAN AND ADAMS STS., Jacksonville, Fla. A full line of Bedding Plants, as well as many novelties, curious and beautiful. Will keep on liand a large assortment of Native Plants to supply- visitors returniflg to the North. Florida Grasses, Cut Flowers, and Garden Requisites. Boquets made to order. ■■ •©« ^Ij. KEKNB, - DEALER IN |[illmerg, \m% and ^rm |)oois, COR. BAY AND LAURA STS., Having just received a fine stock of Millinery Goods of the latest styles, including a very select and fashionable lot of Pattern Hats, Flowers, and Feathers; Ladies' and Gents' Scarfs and Ties, of the latest stjies ; Dress Goods, including a choice variety of SILKS, CASHMERES, and SUITINGS, of the latest patterns, with Fringes and Trimmings to match ; a good stock of Human Hair; fine assortment of Kid Gloves, and everything new and stylish, pertaining to a store of this kind, that will be sold at prices to suit the times. ^° I have first-class Trimmers. All such work done on short notice, and in the most stylish manner. Please call and examine. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AKD FLORIDA. 51 Baldwin, Duval county, Fla.; 19 miles from Jacksonville; post, telegraph, and express offices ; junction with the Atlantic, Gulf and West India Transit Company's Railroad, for Fernandina, dis- tant 47 miles northward, and Cedar Keys, 107 miles southward. Three hotels here accommodate guests. This place is laid out in town lots, and has now about 150 inhab- itants, several new houses having been built and some now in course of construction. The soil is very rich in and aroimd the place, suitable for sugar cane, sweet potatoes and garden vegeta- bles. A few orange trees have been put out here, and the pros- pects are very favorable, and the health is not to be excelled in the South. The water is impregnated with iron, making it the most healthy tonic of all mineral waters. MeCleuny, Clay county, Fla. ; 55 miles from Fernandina. Trail Ridge, Bradford county, Fla.; 62 miles from Fernandina^ post office. Burriii, Bradford county, Fla. ; 66 miles from Fernandina. Starke, Bradford county, Fla.; 73 miles from Fernandina; post and telegraph offices. A pleasant village of 300 inhabitants. Principal products, sea-island cotton, corn, and sugar-cane. A number of lakes in this vicinity afford excellent fishing. Temple, Bradford county, Fla.; 77 miles from Fernandina. Waldo, Alachua county, Fla.; 81 miles from Fernandina; post and telegraph oflQces. Six miles from this place there is a natural land sink, covering a continual stream which empties into it, yet it has no visible outlet. Santa Fe Lake, a large body of water which affords excellent fishing facilities, is two miles distant* The Santa Fe River, near here, disappears and flows under ground, forming a natural bridge. Gainesville, Alachua county, Fla.; 08 miles south of Fernan- dina; is a lively and pleasant little town of about 1,500 or 2,000 inhabitants ; it is fast becoming a winter resort for the l»^orthem invalid and tourist. A fine, commodious hotel, with all the modern improvements, has just been completed, so that visitors to this point can depend on comfortable winter lodgings. , Parties in this county are largely engaged in the culture of early vege- tables, for shipment to Northern and Western markets. Arredondo, Alachua county, Fla.; 101 miles from Fernandina* Batton, Alachua county, Fla.; 108 miles from Fernandina. Archer, Alachua county, Fla ; 113 miles from Fernandina; post and telegraph offices. 52 GUIDE TO SOUrHERN GEOEGUA AND FLOKIDA. PALATKA, FLORIDA. 15^^ in. A i. i. .t. -L .A. i« J^- JL L. nr ii! if? ittf *- ■r *-•* y^ *" Tourists visiting Palatka, Fla., will find all the LATEST NEW YORK DAILY PAPERS and JN^OVELS ON HAND, at Papers Mailed to Any Point on the St. John's River. Has on hand a fine selection of if lii iiiii§iitis LIVE AND STUFFED i lOlG iLLiai ALWAYS ON HAND. ^ Mailed or Expressed to Any ^-^=^.i^T_jSO sit BMNS IND UIIGI1I6RS' T[[TH. f^° All orders will be thankfully received, and meet with prompt attention. SPECIAL TICKET AGENT FLORIDA CENTRAL RAILROAD TO ALL PARTS OF THE UMTED SrATFS. GIVE HIM A CALL. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEOEGIA. AND FLORIDA. 53 Bronson, Levy county, Fla.; 122 miles from Fernandina ; post office ; county seat ; population 250. This section of country is very productive and well adapted to the cultivation of ^cotton, sugar-cane, etc. Otter Creek, Levy county, Fla.; 134: miles from Fernandina; post office. Rosewood, Levy county, Fla., 145 miles from Fernandina. Cedar Keys, Levy county, Fia.; 155 miles from Fernandina ; the terminus of the road; population 600. There is considerable business done at this point with New Orleans and Havana ; regular line of steamers leaving for these points every Saturday ; also a semi-weekly line for Tampa, Manatee, and Key West. THE GULF COAST. This portion of the State south of Cedar Keys is seldom visited by the tourist, therefore the many attractions to be found here are comparatively unknown. Tampa, Hillsboro county, Fla., is situated on Hillsboro Bay, a branch of Tampa Bay, and is a place of some importance. Manatee, Manatee county, Fla., on river of same name, some miles south of Tampa Bay, is fast coming into prominence. Many Northerners of means have purchased lands in this section, and taken up their residences here. Charlotte Harbor, abody of water 25 miles long, and from 8 to 10 miles wide, is the fisherman's paradise. The tourist or sports- man will be well repaid by a visit to this tropical clime, which can be easilv reached by steamers from Cedar Keys. Key West, Monroe county, Fla,; is situated on island of same name; telegraph office. Population 3,000, a large number of which are Cuban refugees, engaged largely in the manufacture of cigars. There is also a manufactory for canning pine apples, which grow to perfection on this and adjacent islands. The climate is mild and agreeable. The hotel accommodations are very good. This place is much frequented by invalids. Connection with Cedar Keys is made by steamers semi-weekly. ST. JOHN'S RIVER. !< ■ This magnificent and capacious body of water, characterized for its waywardness by the Indians as "Il-la-ka," meaning that "it had its own way," flows through East Florida, almost due northward, for 400 miles, until Jacksonville is reached. It then 54 GUIDE TO SOirrHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. JTJST OPENED, —WITH— 25 New Rooms and New Furniture, , FALATKA, FLA. Gaests will find evervthing; for their comfort and convenience. MATE '^ FEE BAT. LiRSE REDUCTION BY THE WEEK OR MONTH. A. SHALLY, Proprietor. S. J. KEMIULY, Jr., ^^OETVT I^OR BROCK'S LINE OF ST. JOHN'S RIVER STEAMERS, FLORENCE, DAYID CLARK, and HATTIE, And Ocklawaha River Steamer, TUSKA WILLI, CARKYINa UNITED STATES MAIL FOR Silyer SBrinp aM all LanJlngs on the OcMaw alia Riyer, OrnCE No. 1 PARKHCRST BLOCK, PALATKA, FI.A. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. 55 runs directly east into the Atlantic Ocean. It seems to be formed by the numerous small streams from the unexplored region of the Everglades, though its real source is unknown. There are but a few streams in the world that present a more tropical appearance along their whole course — we find orange groves, bitter and sweet, dipping their gold- dappled boughs into its tepid waters. On its brink, rises the stately magnolia in all its pride, steeping the atmosphere in its rich perfume. The waters of this noble stream are of a dark blue, and slightly brackish in taste, as far up as Lake George, The banks of the St. John's are the principal attraction to in- valids in search of pleasant surroundings. Thousands of visitors are scattered among its towns and villages every winter, while some few bring camp equipages and pitch their tents in the picturesque forests. POINTS OF INTEREST ON RIVER. The means of access to all points on river are easy and comfort- able. One of the Brock & Coxetter's line of steamers leaves Jacksonville daily, except Sunday, on arrival of the Northern trains, for all landings on the St. Johns River. Mulberry Grove, on the west bank of the river, 12 miles from Jacksonville, is the first landing. There is a beautiful grove here, a veiy pleasant resort for picnic parties. Mandarin, Duval county, Fla.; 15 miles from Jacksonville, on the east bank ; post office. Population 250. A convent has been recently established here by the bishop of Florida, and is now in- habited by the Sisters of Mercy. Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe resides here ; she has a pleasant cottage surrounded by 40 acres of land, several of which are planted with orange trees. This was once the scene of a dreadful massacre by the Seminole Indians. Just beyond this place can be seen the wreck of the Federal transport "Maple Leaf," destroyed by a torpedo during the war. Hiberuia, Clay county, Fla. ; 23 miles from Jacksonville, on the west bank ; post office. A pleasant and convenient resort for invalids. Boarding house ; Mrs. Fleming, proprietress. Magnolia, Clay county, Fla.; 28 miles from Jacksonville, on west bank ; post office. This is one of the most pleasant places on the river ; having fine hotel accommodations, it is much fre- quented by Northerners. Near this place, to the northward, is -56 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEOKGIA AND FLOEIDA. A. J. BEACH & SON, u 01 w PALATKA. FLA. VARIETY OF FROITS SUITED TO THE CLIMATE. AND A SELECT VARIETY OF THE ORANGE. Foreign Varieties Budded on Sweet Stocks ; ALSO, SELECT VARIETIES FROM THE FLORIDA ORANGE, AS GROWN AT LARGE IN FLOEIDA — YEEY CHOICE. We make a specialty to furnish \)B iiiliWi tor l©t>I@iii • J! » jimk^miw* Trees of our varieties, as we will designate, will fruit at two years. IjJEIIOWS, 8ICIJLY AWU> JFMJEWCM. The BIJOO, New, yery Fine aiii Smootli. Tlie Finest Known. Send for Price List. Address, A. J. BEACH & SON, I*iilatlca, Fla. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. 57 Black Creek, which is navigable for small steamers as far as Middlebiirg. A pleasant walk of one mile brings yoa to Green Cove Springs, Clay county, Fla.; bO miles from Jackson- ville, on west bank ; post office. The principal attraction here is the fine spring, from which the place derives its name. The waters of this spring are strongly impregnated with sulphur, and have a temperature of about 75 degrees, well adapted for rheuma- tism and dyspepsia. The bathing facilities are well arranged. This place boasts of two fine hotels and a number of boarding houses. Hog-arth's Wharf St. John's county, Fla.; 35 miles from- Jacksonville, on east bank ; post office ; wood landing. Picolaia, St. John's county, Fla.; 40 miles from Jacksonville, on east bank ; post office. This is the site of an ancient Spanish city, with a fine church and monasteries, erected two centuries ago by Franciscan friars ; all that remains at this historical point now is a cabin and field grown up with weeds. This was formerly the landing for St. Augustine, having been used as such until the completion of the St. John's Railroad. Opposite Picolata are the remains of Fort Poppa, erected during the Spanish era. Tocoi, St. John's county, Fla.; 49 miles from Jacksonville, on the east bank ; post office. Here connection is made by the St. John's Railroad with St. Augustine, distant 14 miles. This road has been rebuilt with iron rails, and the run is made in 35 minutes,, twice per day, each way. Federal Point, Putnam county, Fla. ; 58 miles from Jackson- ville, on the east bank of the river ; post office ; wood landing. Orange Mills, Putnam county, Fla. ; 63 miles from Jacksonville,, on the east bank ; post office. A beautiful orange grove here. Dancey's Landing, l mile further south, has one of the oldest orange groves on the river, the fruit from which is always sought after. Falatka, Putnam county, Fla.; 75 miles from Jacksonville, on the west bank of the river ; post and telegraph offices. Situated at the head of navigation for ocean steamers ; this is the most prominent place south of Jacksonville. Population 1,500. The adjacent country is characterized by a richness of vegetation and mildness of climate. The streets of Palatka are shaded with the wild orange, some of which are in full fruit and flower at the same- time, giving a beautiful appearance to the town. At this point passengers take steamers for the Ocklawaha River^ 58 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEOEGIA AND FLORmA. "it ^' ^-J -'.jf- ^^ ''^•^ -'i^-'-'y-' ^-^1^^ -'.^'-' ^' •^~' Between St. Augustine Hotel and Old Cathedral, DEALER IN . 1 K ) PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY. COMPOUNDED WITH NEATNESS AND ACCURACY. Select Brands of Brasidies, Wines, Ales, Porters, etc. eiGAJRB, JPIJPMB, TOBACCO, -pANCY Goods of All V ARIETIES. TO ALL PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES. SPECIAL AGENT FLORIDA CENTRAL R. R. GUIDE TO SOTJTHEEN GEOEGIA AND FLORIDA. 69" whicli empties into the St. John's 25 miles south of here. No visitors to Florida should fail to make a trip up this celebrated river. Two first-class hotels in Palatka furnish ample .accommodations for all visitors. At Heiss's "old curiosity store " and news depot will be found many things interesting to the tourist. On the op- posite side of the river lies the beautiful orange grove owned by Colonel Hart, the largest on the river, containing over 700 trees, which jdeld an annual income of from $12,000 to $15,000. San Matteo, Putnam county, Fla. ; 80 miles from Jacksonville,, on east bank of river ; post office. Welaka, Putnam county, Fla.; 100 miles from Jacksonville, on east bank of river, opposite the mouth of the Ocklawaha ; post office. The site of an old Indian and Spanish settlement. Beecher, Mount Royal, and Georgetown, all in Putnam county,, on east bank of river, 101, 108, and 133 miles distant from Jack- sonville respectively. Post office at Georgetown. Lake Gfeorg'e. Above Welaka the river widens into Little Lake, George, 7 miles long and 3 to -1 miles wide : south of this, 107 miles from Jacksonville is Lake George. This beautiful sheet of water is about 18 miles in length and 10 miles in width. Thia lake has a number of islands in it ; the largest, called Rem- brandt, is- 1,700 acres in extent, and has on it a splendid orange grove, and numerous vestiges of original settlers. The lake is well stocked with fish and water fowls of every description. Ap- proaching the southern shore, clothed in eternal verdure, the mouth of the river is scarcely distinguishable on account of its diminished width and the blending of forest and stream. Near the mouth the water is very shallow, not exceeding five feet in depth. Volusia, Volusia county, Fla.; 144 miles from Jacksonville, on east bank of river ; post office. This is also the site of an ancient Spanish settlement, no vestige of which remains. An immense land grant was afterwards obtained here from the Spanish govern- ment by Mr. Dennison Rolles, an English merchant of wealth, who erected a beautiful mansion and established a home for the unfortunate women from the streets of London, with a view to their reformation. Numerous disasters befell the colony, and it was finally broken up. Orange Biuff, Volusia county, Fla.; 147 miles from Jackson- ville, on east bank of river ; wood landing. South of this point,. 60 GUIDE TO SOUTHEKN GEOEGIA AND FLOEIDA. MAGNOLIA HOTEL, ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. W. W. PALMER, Proprietor. This favorite house will open for the approaching winter season November 1st, The "Magnolia" is located on St. George Street— the Fifth Avenue of St. Augustine. It stands upon the highest ground in the city, and commands a fine view of the ocean. Single rooms and apartments en suite. The cuisine is in every respect unexceptional. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. 61 on east of river, is Lake Dexter, around which are many fine plantations. Hawkinsville, Orange county, Fla.; 174 miles from Jackson- ville, on west bank of river; post offic3. At this place can be^ seen a large banana grove. Cabbage Bluff, Yolusia county, Fla.; 175 miles from Jackson-- ville, on east bank of river ; post office ; wood landing. Blue Spring's, Yolusia county, Fla.; 180 miles from Jackson- ville, on east bank of river ; post oflice. Near this landing is one of the largest springs in the State, forming a basin a quarter of a mile in length, about 1 00 feet wide, and 20 feet deep. The water boils from a bottom of 80 feet, is clear as crystal, and of a sul- phurous smell. Shoals of fish can be seen in the stream flitting here and there seeking their livelihood. Tly.s is a favorite resort- for marooning parties, the hunting being very fine in the vicinity. Sanford, Orange county, Fla.; 204 miles from Jacksonville; post oflice ; situated on the west bank of Lake Monroe (which is second in size on the river, being about 12 miles long and 5 miles wide). Sanford has excellent hotel accommodations, and is mucb frequented by invalids aud others. Mellonville, only one mile south of Sanford, is located on the site of Fort Mellon, erected during the Indian war. This is one of the most important landings on the river ; it is surrounded by a very fertile country, and is being rapidly settled up by an intelli- gent class of people. Lakes Apopka, Harris, Eustis, Griifin, etc.y in the interior, furnish all amusement desired by the sportsman. Enterprise, Volusia county, Fla.; is situated directly opposite Mellonville, on the east bank of Lake Monroe ; post office. An excellent hotel here contains all conveniences for 100 guests. One mile from the hotel is the Green Sulphur Spring, the waters of which are of a delicate green color, at times transparent ; the spring is about 100 feet in depth, and is well worth visiting. Horses and boats are furnished here for hunting and fishing ex- peditions to the Indian river country and Lakes Jesup and Harney. The run to Lake Harney and back can be made in a day. The waters of these lakes are very shallow, not exceeding three feet in depth. Indian River, the sportsman's paradise, can be reached by boat from St. Augustine ; by overland conveyances from Volusia and Enterprise, or by steamer from Jacksonville to Salt Lake, thence by stage (six miles) to Sand Point, where comfortable quarters can be obtained. 6 62 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. EM^'Ej^mmw^m^ %9^i^f^9MrMM^^ks§'M^9!^ UNDER THE ST. AUGUSTINE HOTEL, ST. ^UaUSTHsTE, FL,^. A FULL LINE OF lif I¥E JIWEIII t Fl CONSISTING OF SHELLS, FEATHEUS, ALLIGATORS' TEETH, SEA BEANS, OIlAWGE/,AND OTHEE CANES, ETC. TEETH and BEANS MOUNTED to ORDER on the PREMISES. EEPAIPvlNG IINE WATCHES AND JEWELRY A SPECIALTY. EEMEMBER TO CALL AT P=L0I_iXj:BST02sr"S Unfler the ST. AU&USTINE HOTEL, ST. AU&USTINE, FLA, CAPT. H. A. aKAY. PALATKA TO SILVER SPRING, AND ALL LANDINGS ON THE OCKLAW^AHA RIVER. Leaving Palatka Monday and Tliursday Evenings. This Steamer has been favorably noticed in SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY. «. H. itOGEKS & CO., Agents, Palatka, Fla. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. 63 Oeklawaha River. This most singular stream, flowing into tlie St. John's, opposite Welaka, was not fully explored until the year 1867. For over 150 miles it runs parallel with the St. John's from Lake Apopka, which is its source, through Lakes Eustis, Griffin, etc. , and scarcely a house is to be seen along its entire course ; but now and then a landing with its rich freights of cotton, sugar, oranges, etc., the products of the fertile counties of Putnam and Marion. On account of the narrowness of the stream and the dense foliage on the banks, its navigation is somewhat difficult. No visitor to Florida should fail to visit Silver Spring, which rises suddenly from the ground, and after running nine miles through Silver Kun, empties into the Ocklaw^aha, one hundred miles from its mouth. This spring is one of the wonders of this tropical clime ; its waters are seventy-five feet or more in depth, and so transparent that the glistening sand on the bottom looks, as if but a few inches beneath the surface. The principal landings on the Oeklawaha are Fort Brooks,- distant from the St. John's 35 miles ; lola 50, Eureka 60, Sandy Bluif 68, Palmetto Landing 78, Gores 83, Durisoe 89, Graham 9+, Delk's Blufe 100, Silver Spring 109, Sharp's Ferry 114, Moss Biuff 140, Starks 155, Lake Griffin 160, Leesburg 170. St. Augustine, St. John's county, Fla. , by far the most ancient town in North America, is situated on a peninsular formed by the St. Sebastian and Matanzas Rivers, with a population of two thou- sand persons ; excellent hotel accommodations, numerous churches, etc. This is a delightful winter resort. The streets are very narrow, the houses, with hanging balconies, almost touching each other across them. Near the centre of the city is the "Plaza de la Constitution," a fine square, on w^hicli is located the principal pubic buikliags, . notably among w^hich is the Catholic Cathedral. This building was commenced in 1798; it has a unique belfry containing four chime bells in separate niches, which are rung every morning; one of them is marked 1682. The fioors are concrete. The building contains several fine old Spanish paintings. Altogether, it is one of the most interesting objects in the city. A monument in the Plaza, eighteen feet high, was erected in 1812 lo commemorate the Spanish Liberal Constitution. Ther monument bears the following inscription : '•''Plaza de la Constitudon, promulgado en esta cindad de San Augustine, de la Florida oriental, en 11 de Octubre, de 1812. Si^ 64 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. ^ No sudden changes. No dampness. No liuniidily. The Gulf breeze, robbed of all saline or irritating properties by its passage inland. Society good. Male and female colleges. Four churches— Methodist, Pres- byterian, Baptist, and Episcopal. c OB oo.s£_; o s CO -:5 O p, •s.i95[9as 8.TUSBa[d JO spi['BAni n.iaqpt)^ .loj. ;b9jj8.i itm^Baq "B Snijajfo 'g^q^uba puB 'i!jp '9.ind 9.i9qdsoiU!^i? ub qjiM. '^sa.iog: anid ^sba B JO :jspuu aq; ni ' a^B^js; aq'^ m sumoj .oui -qsLinoi; :jsora 9q^ jo ono '-bq 8[iTASBinoqjj ni 'qBuuBABg raojj nni ,sjnoq 8ApiW!j 'puoi 'W^'K JV^D P"^ o^nBi^Y dq\ no paj^n-jig ;iPH — >o o o GUIDE TO SOUTHEEN GEOEGIA AND FLOEIDA. 65 endo Governador el Brigadier D. Sebastian Kindalan, Cahallero de la orden de San Diego. PARA ETERNO MEMORIA, El ayuntamiento Gonstitudonal Erigio este Oheliseo dirigido por J). Fernando de la Maza Arredondo, el joven Begidor Decano Y Francisco Bobira, Procurador Sindieo" TRANSLATION. Plaza of the Constitution, promulgated in the city of St. Au- gustine, East Florida, on the 17th day of October, the year 1812. Being then Governor the Brigadier D. Sebastian Kindalan, Knight of the order of San Diego. FOR ETERNAL REMEMBRANCE, the Constitutional City Council erected this monument under the supervision of D. Fernando de la Maza Arredohdo, the young municipal officer, oldest member of the corporation, and Francisco Robira, Attorney and Recorder. The Palace, the residence of the Spanish Governor, is now used as the post office and United States Court. The United States Barracks, now occupied by troops, was formerly a Spanish monastery. The Old Huguenot Cemetery and the military burying ground are interesting places. In the latter are three pyramids, built of coquina, and stuccoed whitewashed, under which lie the remains of Major Dade and 107 men, who were massacred by Osceola. The Sea Wall, a mile in length, was erected in 1837-43 out of coquina, with a coping of granite. It protects the entire east front of the city from the encroachments of the river, and affords a delightful promenade. Fort Marion. This old Spanish fort was formerly called " San Juan de Pinos,'" and afterwards changed to "San Marco." At the change of flags in 1821, it received the name of Fort Marion which it now bears. It was begun in 1620, and completed in 1756. The material used in its construction is almost entirely co- quina, a concretion of fragments of shell quarried on Anastasia Island, opposite the city. The labor on it was performed princi- pally by Appalachean Indians, who alone were forced to work on it for sixty years. CoDscripts from Mexico also contributed to the work. It is one of the strongest fortifications in this country, re- quiring an armament of 100 guns and one thousand men as a 66 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND ILOKIDA. ORANGE COUNTY. » « * THE SANFORD GRANT. This Grant, of near twenty-five square miles on the south side of Lake Monroe (upper St, John's River), is situated beyond the line of injurious frosts, and comiis mi OF leE ceoicest im FOB ORANGES, LEMONS, PINEAPPLES, Etc., for Sale, at Moderate Prices and Terms, in Lots to Suit Purchasers. Over one hundred Groves, in various stages of development on the Grant, demonstrate the rapid returns and enormous profits from this culture. In addition to settlements from Wisconsin and Ohio, there is a flourishing Swedes Colony on the Grant which supplies reliable labor. Swedes will undertake to clear land, plant and care for Orange Groves on contract. Hotels, Boarding Houses, Stores, Saw Mills, Newspaper, Post Offices, besides Churches and Schoolhouses, on or near the Grant, afford all needful facilities to settlers and their families. TwFLVE Steamers a Week Between Sanfobd and Jacksonville. Great Opening for Trades, Stores, and Live Men IN THIS Growing Town. Apply to T. PEARSON, Gen'l Agent, SANFORD, FLA. GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEOEGIA AND FLORIDA. 67 garrison, iriias never been taken by a besieging enemy. It is in all respects a castle, built after the plan of those in the middle ages of Europe. In modern military parlance, it Is known as a four bastioned fort. The inscription over the gate, or sally port, of the fort, is as follows : '■'■ Renando En Espana Senr Don Ferncmdo Sexto T Siendo Gov Y Gapn Gendefs G N Avcdelaf T 8 V prov, Elmairscal Be Gampo D N Alonso Frnzdie Ridiase condavioestecs. To LI oelan 0. D. 1756, Diriendo Las rohrel Gapynkro, D. N. Pedro De Brazas Y Garay.'' TRANSLATION. Don Ferdinand the VI, being King of Spain, and the Field Marshall Don Alonzo Fernando Hereda being Governor and Cap- tain General of this place, St. Augustine of Florida, and its province. This fort was finished in the year 1756. The works were directed by the Captain Engineer, Don Pedro de Brazas Y". Garay. St Augustine is reached by steamers from Jacksonville to Tocoi, thence via St. John's Eailroad, the whole forming a pleasant ride of about five hours. A number of first-class " hotels and private boarding houses furnish all necessary accommodations to visitors. Visitors to St. Augustine, in search of real estate had better consult A. J. Goss, Real Estate Agent. THE LAKE COUNTRY OF FLORIDA. The country lying in and around the "Ocklawaha Lakes," at they are termed, is known as the Lake Region of Florida. About midway the Peninsula, equidistant from gulf and ocean, these lakes are clustered together, having a water connection, afibrding a highway between them -Harris, Eustis, Grifiin, Dora, Beauclair, and Apopka. Through and from these lakes the Ocklawaha river flows to the Atlantic^ and at high-water season, the water flows as well westward through the Withlacoochee river to the Gulf. Thus it is demonstrated that the region is upon the backbone of the Peninsula, the great water shed, and, per consequence, one of the most elevated sections of the State. The shores to the lakes are bold and prominent, for the most part ; in some cases bluffs forty to fifty feet precipitous from the water. Around the lake margins, 68 JU GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA, PMYATE BOARD, i iliPIli ENTERPRISE, FLA. if. This House is situated within two hundred yards of the FAMOUS SULPHUR AND SALT SPRINGS, one mile above the well-known Brook House, and offers the best Tiew on the lake. The House has been renovated and refitted, and is without doubt one of the most pleasant locations on the St. John's. Teams can be had at the wharf to carry passengers to the House, where they will find everything clean and comfortable, at the lowest possible rates. WILLIAM S. THAYER, Proprietor. PALATKA AND SILVER SPRINGS >EW AND ELEGAM IT. S MAIL STEAMER, TUSKAWILLA, C. D. TAYLOR, Master, WILL LEAVE Palaib evefy Tuesday and Friday Morning at 9 o'cioi RETURNING, WILL LEAVE Silver Springs every Wednesday and Saturday Morning at 9 o'clock' Connecting at Silver Springs with, Stage for Ocala and Leesburg. S. J. BAUKNIGHT, Proprietor, Jacksojiville, Fla> GUIDE TO SOUTHEEN GEORGIA AND FLOKIDA. 69 of a width varying from one fourth to three miles, the soil is heavily timbered hammock, exceedingly fertile, and interspersed with magnificent groves of the wild orange. The lakes are free from grasses and bonnets, of clear, pure water, varying in size from Lake Harris, which is eighteen miles long by a width of from three to six miles, to Lake Beauclair, which is from one to two miles in width. The country back of the hammock margins is a high, rolling pine land, interspersed with innumerable little crystal lakes. This region is eminently attractive to the immigrant, and is beyond doubt as well adapted to the production of fruits and vegetables as any section of the State. The soil is fertile, respond- ing generously to the cultivator. The peculiar location in and aroimd such a cluster of lakes renders it as free from frost as any section of the State north of Charlotte Harbor. The southern shores of these lakes, having the protection of water exposure on the north, are simply frost proof, as settlers of twenty years' residence can testify. It is, from its elevated situation, free from malarial influences, and is healthy and delightful as a residence, winter and summer. Constant breezes during the summer months, with the showers of the rain season, make a delightful temperature. The climate is simply charming. The aspec; of the country is picturesque and beautiful, and never fails to elicit enthusiastic praise from the cul- tivated lover of nature. This section is being settled up by as fine a class of people as the United States can produce — a high-toned, cultivated Christian people. The number of villages in and around the lakes, -attest the rapid influx of settlers — Yalaha, Leesburg, Okahumpka, Fort Marion, Clifford, etc. Shores which two years ago were in a primitive state, now are studded with cottages and fruit farms, and industry and thrift everywhere prevail. This section depended for its outlet to market upon the Ockla- waha River, but it has now grown too big for the Ocklawaha. A quicker and more commodious transit is demanded, and this will be given by the St. John's, Lake Eustis and Gulf Railroad. This road is now being rapidly pushed forward to completion. From the lakes to Jacksonville, over this road, only twelve hours is con- sumed, and with such an outlet to the great markets of the North there is but little doubt that this attractive region will become the fruit land and market garden, facile princeps, of Florida. 70 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEOEGIA AND FLORIDA. COR. BRYAN AND BARNARD STREETS, SAVANNAH, GA. Board, with Room, $2 per Day. Telegraph Office, Post Office, Reading Room, Billiards, Ba^ber Sfiop. HOUSE CENTRALLY LOCATED. Conveyances always ready at railroads and steamers, and the Proprietor always at his post, ready and anxious to serve his guests. ST.lUGOSimilllDMIGIIOLIIIiOniS WITH CAREFUL DRIVEES. OMNIBDSSES, PHOTONS, AND BAfiSAGE WAGONS, AT DEPOT TO MEET ALL TRAINS. ALL ORDERS LEFT AT ABOVE-NAMED HOTELS, OR AT Dr. T. A. PAOETTI'S DRUG STOEE, WILL MEET WITH PROMPT ATTENTION. IRWIN BROS., Proprietors. GUIDE TO SOTJTHEEN GEOEGIA AND FLORIDA. 71 A 11 U SANFORD, FLA. Vi u > OPENS DEC. 1st, 1876. This magnificent Hotel, furnished with all the conveniences of comfort and luxuries of elegance, beautifully situated on Lake Monroe, opposite Enterprise, was thrown open to the public for the first time in Januarj^, 1870. Although the season was far advanced when its elaborate ap- pointments were complete, it was largely patronized by visitors to Florida. Every guest at the Sanford House, however far from his own domicile, enjoys all the comforts of a home, and has at his command large airy apartments, each supplied with that important aid in illness, the Electric Annunciator. The Tonsorial Department is perfect in all its arranger lents. A Bowling Alley and Billiard Parlor has been provided by the liberal proprietor. Within the past few months extensive Bath- ing Rooms have been erected upon the premises over the un- equaled Sulphur Springs, which are more highly charged with' sulphuretted hydrogen gas than any others in the State, and are therefore especially beneficial in Neuralgia, Rheumatism Gout,, and other kindred diseases. Ten steamers ply between Sanford and Jacksonville weekly. FRESH MILK AND VEGETABLES TWICE DAILY FROM SANFORD'S PLANTATION. For terms, address J. B. WISTAR, Manager, SA-NFOBD, FUA.^ 72 GUIDE TO SOUTHEKN GKOEGIA AND FLOEIDA. M^^SSIASilA m © ^' > This popular hotel, located on onebf the principal thorough- fares, immediately on the line of the street railroad, still maintains its established reputation as an agreeable and attractive resort for the traveler or permanent guest. It is the only edifice in the city originally erected entirely for hotel purposes, is constructed in modern style, and contains the most recent improvements, two spacious dining halls, used as a gentlemen's and ladies' ordinary, respectively. The sleeping apartments are well arranged and ventilated — single or en suite. They are furnished in a superior manner with a view to taste and comfort. Along the whole front of the building extends a beautiful. veranda, affording a fine view of the promenade. Every department of the establishment is managed by the most skilled and competent hands, and it is confessed to be, by thous- ands of the eliU of the country whose patronage it has received^ excelled by none in the South. All the usual necessaries and comforts are here to be found, and, in accordance with the times, the price of board has been reduced to three dollars per day. Patronage solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. # PROPRIETOR, I GUIDE TO SOTJTHEBN GEORGIA AND FLOEIDA. FIRST-CXiA^S© This house is a new one, and newly furnished throughout, and will accommodate about forty guests. Is situated on Charlotte Street, two doors from the corner of Treasury Street, and one block from the "Plaza." A very pleasant location, and well fitted for the comfort of visitors. Persons desiring to find a comfortable home to spend tlie winter in ST. AUGUSTINE will find it with the congeniel, warm-hearted hostess, MRS. J. Y. HERNANDEZ, who for the past nine years has given entire satisfaction. Curios ON HAND, A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF SEA BEANS, ALLIGATOR TEETH, FEATHER FLOWERS, Bird Plumes, Palmetto Work, and Stationery. Special Attention given to Native Jewelrt. ST. GEORGE STREET, ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. Only Agent for HOYT'S STUFFED BIRDS m town. 7 74 GTTIDE TO SOTTTHBEN GEOEGIA AND FLORIDA. '■5^?' Palatka, East Fla. Rales, im p Daf, $10 lo $15 per P. & H. PETERMANN, Proprietors. mlm K' V ilfllFlIi Teams can be had by applying to the above to all Points on the Indian and Halifax Rivers, making connections with all Steamers arriving and departing. GtrroE TO SOTTTHEBN GEORGIA AND FLOEIDA. 75 RECEIVING, FORWARDING AND Commission Merchant. AGENT FOR BROCK'S LINE ST. JOHN'S RIYER AND CRES- CENT CITY STEAMERS, FLOREMCE, DAVID CLARK, AMD HATTIE, Fire, Life, and Accident Insurance, AND SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY. t_^=i DEALER IN <=^^ HAY, COEN, OATS and FEED, LIME, PLASTER, CEMENT, HAIR, BRICK. AND BUILDERS' MATERIAL IN GENERAL. HUDOUimRUORriORIDlO Packed and shipped to any point in the Uniied States (from November until May) by the quickest route and lowest rates of freight and express. Oranges, not from any one grove, but the best selected fruit from many groves, gathered and packed by experienced employees. ' Reid's Brick Store and Warehouse, FJl^I^^TJSLJS.^ FLA. 76 GUIDE TO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. ^WwM Ml Jli m THE OLD RELIABLE TICKET OFFICE STILL AT SAME PLACE, Corner Bull and Bryan Streets, UNDER THE PULASKI HOUSE. LOOIC FOR G-eneral Mailroad Tietet OMee. LEVI J. GAZAN, Special Agent Constantly on hand a general assortment of SEGAES and SMOKERS' ARTICLES. IMPORTED SEGARS a specialty. |gi hm^ feiffiie Ijiiif iV BfUl' AND A }memJ ^miet^ off ^hdl ffarh ^tc. DEALER IN P. LINDERSTRUTH, No. 2 JEPPEESON ST., SAVANITAH, GA. y\SK FOF[ TICKETS TO FLORIDjl ~VI.^^ T?£3:E!: Therel^Y avoiding the dangers of coast navigation, and tlie fre- quent detentions whioli steamer lines meet with at St. John's Kiv^er Bar. Tliis is the only comfortable route for invalids. Tickets on sale at all Railroad Offices and by Steamship Lines from Boston, New York, and Baltimore. After November 2Hth, a Fast Day Train will also run between Savannah and Jacksonville. For further information apply to G. D. OWENS, General Agent, 315 Broadway, Neto York. R. R. BR EN, Special Ticket Agent, 22 Bull Street, Savannah. J. H. GRIFFIN, Passenger Agent, Sanannafi. G. S. HAINES, Gen'l Ticket Agent. Savannah. ^^