Armstrong, Florida

Armstrong is an unincorporated community in St. Johns County, Florida, United States, located off State Road 207. It was established in 1886 and became an African American community along a rail line. Potatoes and turpentine were among the products produced commercially in the area.[1]

Armstrong is the location of the Saint Johns County Fairgrounds, though the fairgrounds lists their address as being in nearby Elkton.

Geography

Armstrong is located at 29°45′43″N 81°26′53″W.[2]

References
  1. "Along the Trail - Community of Armstrong". Florida State Parks.
  2. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.


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