Starting with the arrival of the first immigrants in the 1890s, Arab Americans have had a major impact on the growth and development of Jacksonville. Many early immigrants lived and operated businesses in LaVilla. In honor of National Arab American Heritage Month, here's a look at five sites in LaVilla with connections to Jacksonville's vibrant Arab American community.
Published April 15, 2024 Editorial by Ennis Davis, AICP
*A 1920s Sanborn map of LaVilla | Jacksonville Public Library Special Collections