Inscription. Here at the foot of Market St. stood a bay tree which served as the starting point for the original survey of Jacksonville in June 1822. Market was the first street laid off and named. A total of 20 squares were platted, bounded by Ocean, Duval, Catherine and Bay Streets. One of the first lots sold for $12 and was in the center of the present courthouse block.
Location. 30° 19.52′ N, 81° 39.273′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Florida, in Duval County. Marker is on S Market Street near E Bay Street, on the right when traveling south
Article was originally published by the author May 17, 2008 via examiner.com