Newtown (Palatka)

Newtown is a neighborhood of Palatka, Florida located west of downtown and includes portions of the central business district. The neighborhood was originally established as an African American community in the mid-1800s. Central Academy, Florida's first accredited African American high school, is located in the area.

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Pilo-taikita, A history of Palatka, Florida at Putnam County Cemeteries

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v t e Putnam County, Florida points and events of interest
Galleries and museums	Bronson-Mulholland House Browning Railroad Museum Florida School of the Arts Larimer Art Center Palatka Water Works Tilghman House
Parks and nature	Carl Duval Moore State Forest Deep Creek Conservation Area Dunns Creek State Park Etoniah Creek State Forest Ravine Gardens State Park Ocala National Forest Water Works Environmental Education Center Welaka State Forest Welaka National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
Areas of interest	Downtown Palatka & Historic Lemon Street Palatka North Historic District Palatka South Historic District Palatka Heights Newtown Welaka Crescent City Historic District Putnam County Business Park
Other points of interest	Barge Port Central Academy Drayton Island Drayton Island Ferry Florida Trail Fort Gates Ferry Memorial Bridge Mount Royal Palatka Golf Club Palatka Union Depot Rodman Reservoir St. Johns River State College
Events	Florida Azalea Festival Mug Race

Newtown (Palatka)

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