The Hammock

The Hammock (HM2EGL)

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N 29° 38.643', W 81° 37.911'

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“South Historic District”

—Palatka Historic Neighborhood —

In the years following the Civil War, Palatka expanded from a 31-block settlement in 1861 to double that size by the 1880's. During this expansion distinct neighborhoods formed. One of these was known as the Hammock. The Hammock was considered to be one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the city. Its blocks were larger in size and its streets were oriented along a noticeably different angle than the rest of the city grid to follow the bend of the river. This neighborhood was historically comprised of the blocks south of Laurel Street and northwest of River Street. The neighborhood got its name for its beautiful natural setting, which included large moss covered oak trees and tall magnolias overlooking the city's best view of the St. Johns River. It was not long before this neighborhood also boasted an architectural beauty to match its location. Palatial buildings such as the Mellon House dotted its streets. Many of these buildings were built prior to 1885 and featured an eclectic mix of architectural styles including Gothic Revival, Greek Revival, Georgian Revival, and several Victorian styles.
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HM NumberHM2EGL
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Placed ByCity of Palatka
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Date Added Thursday, February 21st, 2019 at 10:01am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17R E 438842 N 3279511
Decimal Degrees29.64405000, -81.63185000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 38.643', W 81° 37.911'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 38' 38.58" N, 81° 37' 54.66" W
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