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The Apalachicola Timber Boom and the Rise of a Black Floridian Working Class

In the late 19th century, a timber boom in Apalachicola provided new economic and social opportunities, especially for the Black population in the region. This experience expanded the Black community known as “The Hill” that still exists today in Apalachicola.