Jacksonville

Then

1. 1564

   French Huguenots build Fort Caroline near the river mouth, in Mocama Timucua country. The Spanish destroy it the next year.

2. 1763–1783

   Under British rule, the river crossing is known as the Cow Ford.

3. 1822

   The town is laid out and named for Andrew Jackson, the territory's first military governor.

4. 1901

   On May 3, a fire burns 146 city blocks and more than 2,000 buildings in eight hours, leaving about 10,000 people homeless.

5. 1910s

   More than 30 silent film studios make Jacksonville the Winter Film Capital of the World, until Hollywood takes over.

6. 1968

   The city and Duval County consolidate on October 1, making Jacksonville the largest city by area in the contiguous United States.

Now

On the water

From NOAA's predictions for Jacksonville, Main Street Bridge, FL over the next 365 days. Heights are in feet above mean lower low water (MLLW).

Pattern

Two highs and two lows a day, close in size

Typical daily range

1.8 ft

Biggest swing

2.3 ft on Dec 24

Smallest swing

1.3 ft on Mar 1

Highest high

2.9 ft, Sep 30 at 10:57 AM

Lowest low

−0.6 ft, Jan 24 at 5:17 AM

33 tide stations around Jacksonville

• Jacksonville, Main Street Bridge0.9 mi
• Jacksonville, Long Branch2.9 mi
• Little Pottsburg Creek3.1 mi
• Phoenix Park3.7 mi
• Moncrief Creek entrance4.1 mi
• Jacksonville, Navy Fuel Depot5.0 mi
• Lake Forest, Ribault River5.2 mi
• Dame Point6.9 mi
• Cedar Heights, Broward River7.3 mi
• Sherwood Forest7.5 mi