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The Town That Would Be Orlando


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After the Second Seminole War, a man came to Florida to found a town that he would name after himself. His legacy would be one of violence, but his name lasts as the predecessor to Orlando. Plus, a mystery and a surprising connection.

Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here!

 

Thank you to Rachel Williams from the History Center! Plan your trip to the Orange County Regional Historic Center here.

 

All of the music was originally composed. 

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