Newtown is a neighborhood of
Palatka, Florida
Palatka () is a city in northeastern Florida and it is the county seat of Putnam County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,558 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Putnam County. Palatka is the principal city of the Palatka Mi ...
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.
See also
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List of African American neighborhoods
The list contains the names of cities, districts, and neighborhoods in the U.S. that are predominantly African American or that are strongly associated with African-American culture— either currently or historically. Included are areas th ...
ReferencesPilo-taikita, A history of Palatka, Florida
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Putnam County Cemeteries
African-American history of Florida
Neighborhoods in Palatka, Florida
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