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Protruding further out into the Atlantic than any other point along Florida's east coast, Jupiter has long served as a port of call for sailors, settlers, tourists, and the occasional hurricane.

Before the famous Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse began sending flashes of warning to those at sea in 1860, Spanish explorers, Black and Seminole inhabitants, and early American pioneers began building their own histories there, contributing to the consciousness and pride of residents today.

Jupiter is host to many fascinating stories, including disasterous storms, tragic battles, shipwrecked travelers, railroad disasters, and bootlegging outlaws. Authors Lynn Lasseter Drake and William Carlin White both have strong ties to Jupiter. Drake is a genealogical historian and historical researcher specializing in Jupiter pioneer history. White is a former mayor of Jupiter and a direct descendent of the town's earliest pioneers. Both have contributed their experience and knowledge to create this memorable photographic history of a rich and storied community.