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6 unusual facts about Apalachicola


Lampropeltis getula meansi

Long argued as to whether or not it is a sub-species, the Apalachicola Kingsnake was formerly named Lampropeltis getula goini.

Mission San Luis de Apalachee

In 1688, San Marcos de Apalache at St. Marks was also built from lumber cut at San Luis, but it was left to rot when the skilled laborers were diverted to construct a fort in Apalachicola country in 1689.

William Lee Popham

William Lee Popham (1885-1953) was an American author, evangelist, Chautauqua speaker, and real estate developer who was important in the growth of Apalachicola, Florida and St. George Island, FL.

A boat was purchased to ferry investors to St. George Island, and Popham Oyster Factory No. 1 was constructed in Apalachicola at the mouth of the Apalachicola River.

Yuchi Town Site

At this time the Spanish established a short-lived mission at the village of Sabacola and maintained a garrison of troops at the town of Apalachicola.

Yuchi Town Site, or Yuchi Town, is a late prehistoric and historic era archaeological site showing occupation of both the Apalachicola and of Yuchi tribes.


Campostoma pauciradii

Campostoma pauciradii is found primarily in the Altamaha and Apalachicola river watersheds in Georgia and Alabama.

John Gorrie State Museum

The museum features exhibits about Apalachicola and the life and inventions of John Gorrie.

Raney House

David G. Raney House, Apalachicola, Florida, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Florida

Richard S. Heyser

Heyser, a native of Apalachicola, Florida, joined the United States Army Air Forces in 1944, after watching World War II pilots training at nearby Tyndall Field.

Shoal bass

The shoal bass is becoming increasingly uncommon in the Apalachicola and Chipola Rivers because so few shoals exist and competition with non-native spotted bass has increased.


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