Constitution Convention State Museum
Port St. Joe
St. Joseph was a boom town created in 1835 to compete with the town of Apilachicola as a trading port city. It grew to a population of 12,000, but vanished within nine years after suffering economic problems, a deadly yellow fever epidemic and a destructive hurricane. In its short history, St. joseph served as the site for Florida's first State Constitutional Convention.
This museum commemerates the work of the 86 territorial delegates who drafted Florida's first constitution and submitted formal application for admission to the union. Constitutution Convention State Museum, 200 Allen Memorial Way, Port St. Joe, FL; (850) 229-8029.
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SYMBOLS
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Full Facilities Camping
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Primitive Camping
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Group Camping
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Youth Camping
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Picnic
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Canoeing
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Fishing
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Nature Trail
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Beach
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Boating
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Boat Ramp
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Interpretive Center
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Visitors Center
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Biking
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Swimming
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Scuba Diving/snorkeling
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Campfire Circle
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Horse Trail
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Showers
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Concession
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Cabins
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BoatTour
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