7 Jacksonville Nicknames That Will Surprise You Visual Story

By Audrey Wilson

Introduction

7 Jacksonville Nicknames That Will Surprise You Visual Story

Jacksonville nicknames include those related to the area's history, economy, and geographical location. This list...

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America's Logistics Center

Jacksonville earned the nickname America's Logistics Center due to its location at the crossroads of...

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Bold New City of the South

In 1968, the government of the city of Jacksonville and that of Duval County consolidated...

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Gateway to Florida

While it's not certain when Jacksonville began being called the Gateway to Florida, the name...

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Jax

Although Jax (often writen as JAX) is not an official nickname for Jacksonville, it is...

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The First Coast

Another of the Jacksonville, FL, nicknames is Florida's First Coast or just the First Coast...

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The River City

Jacksonville is known as the River City for its location on the Saint Johns River...

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The Winter Film Capital of the World

Jacksonville was known as the Winter Film Capital of the World in the early 1900s...

Conclusion

In Summary

Jacksonville's nicknames reflect the city's unique character, history, and culture. This article should have taught...

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