Everything Apalachicola is known for
5 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Imagine this: Apalachicola was once a vital port bustling with activity, all thanks to the mighty Apalachicola River. During the 1800s, especially during the Mexican-American War from 1846 to 1848, this town became a…
Imagine a thriving village here centuries before any European set foot in Florida. This unassuming spot, known as Porter's Bar Site, was once home to a significant Pre-Columbian settlement. Archaeological evidence…
This isn't just another pretty beach; it's the site of a dramatic lighthouse saga. After standing tall for over a century and a half, the Cape St. George Light dramatically toppled into the Gulf of Mexico. Built in…
This unassuming bluff witnessed a fiery explosion that changed the fate of Florida. Back in 1814, the British built a fort here during the War of 1812. When they left Florida in 1815, they left the fort to the Corps of…
Four different lighthouses stood here between 1849 and 1885, each battling the elements to guide ships safely. The original Cape San Blas Light was built in 1849. Over the years, it faced constant threats from erosion…