Apalachicola is not a typical tourist town. Established in 1831, it was once the third largest port on the Gulf of Mexico. Wide, tree lined streets are still graced by picturesque homes from the nineteenth and twentieth century that show the wealth and craftsmanship of its early days. Apalachicola has over 900 historic homes and buildings listed in its extensive National Register District and it was selected as one of the nation’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations in 2008 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. I loved the beauty and old town feel of it!
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The historic
Gibson Inn is a fine example of Florida "Cracker" Architecture. This was the style of wood frame structure used widely in the 19th and early 20th century in Florida.
These jets are a common sight when you are driving
anywhere in the Panhandle of Florida!
CHESTNUT STREET CEMETERY
I
love cemeteries, and this is one of the best ones I have ever seen, and it was among the oldest. A lot of the grave markers had very interesting things written on them. The moss-covered trees were beautiful.
