Apr 62 minArmed Occupation Act (1842) and Homestead Act (1862)The Armed Occupation Act was one of the first official attempts by the U. S. government to populate Florida with settlers. Florida during...
Apr 51 minFogarty Boat WorksIn 1865, a storm blew the fishing vessel Grover G. King off its northbound course from Key West. Captain John Fogarty sailed into the...