Palatka North Historic District

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Palatka North Historic District
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Location Palatka, Florida
Coordinates 29°38′59″N81°37′47″W / 29.64972°N 81.62972°W / 29.64972; -81.62972 Coordinates: 29°38′59″N81°37′47″W / 29.64972°N 81.62972°W / 29.64972; -81.62972
Area35 acres (140,000 m2)
NRHP reference # 83003552 [1]
Added to NRHPNovember 17, 1983

The Palatka North Historic District is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on November 17, 1983) located in Palatka, Florida. The district is bounded by the St. Johns River, Bronson, North 1st, North 5th, and Main Streets. It contains 76 historic buildings, including the Bronson-Mulholland House and St. Mark's Episcopal Church.

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.