Dale Cox, Historian & Author

Welcome to the official blog of historian and writer Dale Cox. Articles here explore the history, archaeology, folklore, genealogy, and scenic beauty of the Southeast.

Monday, March 27, 2017

Midnight Duel at Neal's Landing in Jackson County, Florida

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The Chattahoochee River at Neal's Landing. The last known duel in Florida history took place at Neal's Landing in Jackson Count...

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

An 1827 visit to Jackson County, Florida

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Shangri-La Spring near Blue Spring was likely visited by Rt. Rev. Michael Portier as he traveled across Florida in 1827. The ...

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Andrew Jackson's 250th Birthday: His march through Jackson, Calhoun & Holmes Counties in Florida

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Andrew Jackson as he appeared late in life. (Matthew Brady photo, Courtesy Library of Congress) Andrew Jackson, the 7th President of the...

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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

147 years ago: The murder of Jackson County Clerk of Court John L. Finlayson

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Dr. John L. Finlayson, Clerk of Court for Jackson County, was murdered on February 26, 1869. State Archives of Florida/ Memory Collectio...

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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

The railroad comes to Jackson County, Florida

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A train rolls on the L&N through the Panhandle of Florida. State Archives of Florida: Memory Collection The dream of linking...

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