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Jacksonville is a city in and the county seat of Duval County in the state of Florida. It is located in the First Coast region of northeast Florida on the banks of the St. Johns River. Jacksonville sits on the east coast of the state on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and completely encircles the town of Baldwin. The St. Johns River divides the city. Jacksonville is the principal city in the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan Area,
The city was settled in 1816 and incorporated in 1832 and named after Andrew Jackson. Jacksonville was rebuilt after the Civil War making it a major industrial city and a transportation hub. Three US Navy installations are in the area. Today, Jacksonville is a growing city with a young population and a strong economy based in technical, manufacturing and service industries.
The 37-story Modis Building built in 1972-74 by the Independent Life and Accident Insurance Company has a distinctive flared base making it the defining building in the Jacksonville skyline. The 28 floor Riverplace Tower which was completed in 1967, was at the time the tallest precast, post-tensioned concrete structure in the world. The tallest building in Jacksonville today is the Bank of America Tower with a height of 617 ft and includes 42 floors.
Jacksonville is home to miles of beaches, acres of beautiful park grounds and more than 50 golf courses. Jacksonville's beaches are a popular attraction at night due to the many bars, restaurants and entertainment venues situated at Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach. The Riverwalk is a 1.2-mile boardwalk on the banks of the St. Johns River lined with restaurants, shops and entertainment. With warm temperatures throughout the year and dozens of beaches nearby, Jacksonville has unlimited recreational possibilities. The Atlantic coast of Northern Florida is a popular spot for surfing, swimming and boating with Jacksonville Beach being the most popular for these.
Attractions in and around Jacksonville include The Florida Theatre, the Amity Turkish Cultural Center, The Five Points Theatre, The Ritz Theatre, the 3 halls of the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts and The Alhambra Dinner Theatre. Cultural celebrations and festivities include the annual Gate River Run, the Turkish Food & Music Festival, The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, Blessing of the Fleet, Great Atlantic Seafood and Music Festival, The Jacksonville Jazz Festival, The Tree Hill Nature Center Annual Butterfly Festival, Spring Music Fest and the July 4th Freedom, Fanfare & Fireworks celebration.
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