Discover The History
Explore the rich history of the St. Johns River.

Books

Our books and maps are not intended to be a complete collection of information, however, the collection contains a number of books that are either self-published or out of print.

The majority of the books in this section were written by Ed Winn. Mr. Winn is a friend, lifelong Florida resident who grew up on the river has studied it and written about it for more than 50 years


pdf The Early History of the St. Johns River

The Ed Winn book discusses the beginning of a prominent place in Europe's American adventure. The St. Johns River has a recorded history of over 400 years. Claimed under the sovereignty of more nations than any other great river in the world, it has seen unfurled flags of Spain, France, England, the Republic of Florida, the Southern Confederacy, and the United States.

Books

Our books and maps are not intended to be a complete collection of information, however, it contains a number of books that are either self-published or out of print.

Books

Oral History

This area is dedicated to the stories and lives of the people who have lived here in Central Florida and contributed to life of the area.

Oral History

Maps

Maps that show the Florida of the past and the relevant river paths.

Maps