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7 fact-checked facts about Jacksonville geography, history and landmarks, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

Jacksonville is in which state?

AnswerFlorida

Jacksonville is in northeast Florida.

Which major river flows through Jacksonville?

AnswerSt. Johns River

The St. Johns River winds through downtown.

Going deeper

Jacksonville is the largest city by land area in what?

AnswerThe contiguous United States

City-county consolidation gave it a huge land area.

Jacksonville consolidated its government with which county?

AnswerDuval County

The city and Duval County merged governments.

A major fire destroyed much of downtown Jacksonville in which year?

Answer1901

The Great Fire of 1901 burned over 2,000 buildings.

Expert level

In which year did Jacksonville consolidate with Duval County?

Answer1968

The consolidation took effect in 1968.

Fort Caroline, founded near Jacksonville in 1564, was a colony of which country?

AnswerFrance

French Huguenots founded Fort Caroline.

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