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History
The Story of Jupiter and its Neighbors
The "Jupiter History Web" is a volunteer project in cooperation with the Town of Jupiter Information Systems Department, which provides space for the site.
The History Web Committee's goal is to build a store of historical information available for all to share, and the interest in history extends beyond the town limits to its nearby neighbors.
On Our Site
This site contains a history timeline with stories and articles about the area ranging from the ancient Indians, through the European discovery of the area by Ponce de Leon, to the Seminole Indian War battles fought here. The timeline also covers the building of the Jupiter lighthouse, early railroad history, and has a wealth of information on early pioneer history from the late 19th century, continuing on to the Town of Jupiter's official founding and life in the 1950's and 1960's.
So feel free to browse these pages and find something that interests you on this history journey that extends thousands of years!
Be a Contributor
We are always looking for interesting stories and information about Jupiter's history and its pioneers. If you have something you would like to share: stories, old photos, journals, or diaries please contact us. You can also submit your personal story, photograph, post-card and etc. via an email at kingw@jupiter.fl.us
The Historic FEC Railroad Depot is under restoration at its location in Sawfish Bay Park. The building itself tells a story of its structural changes. However, if anyone has pictures of this structure from its erection in 1915, and particularly in the time period of the 1940's to 1950's, we would love to hear from you to possibly scan the photos and learn more about the building's changes over the years. Just send us an email at the Town Archives.
Get a PDF of the Jupiter History Tour Map by clicking here.
Contact Us
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Jupiter History Web Committee
- Phone: 561-741-2351
- Fax: 561-741-0902
Office Hours
- Monday-Friday
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- City Data (city-data.com)
- Daughters of the American Revolution
- Daughters of the Confederacy
- Daughters of the Union Civil War Veterans
- Dive into History
- Florida Division of Historical Resources
- Florida Historical Resources
- Florida History
- Florida Historical Society
- Fort Jupiter During the Third Seminole War, 1855 - 1858
- Historic Resources
- John Dubois Family of Jupiter
- Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
- Library Archives
- Museum of Florida History
- Palm Beach County History on-line
- Palm Beach County History
- Pioneer American Society
- Riverbend Battlefield
- Seminole History
- Seminole Nation - History
- Seminole Tribal Website - History
- Sons of the American Revolution
- Sons of the Confederate Civil War Veterans
- Sons of the Union Civil War Veterans
- The Loxahatchee Battle Field
- Trapper Nelson - Jonathan Dickinson State Park
- U. S. Military - Camp Murphy