Jackson and Duval County

Date in History: 

12 Aug 1822

1822 - Jackson County, Florida’s third county, and Duval County, Florida's fourth county, were created on this date. Jackson was named for Andrew Jackson, Governor of Florida and President of the United States. Duval was named for William Pope Duval (1784-1854), Territorial governor of Florida from 1822-1834.

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Relevant Year: 

1822

Relevant Month: 

08

Relevant Day: 

12