The Haunted Story of Fort George Island: Deep Dive Discussion

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🗓️ 24 October 2024

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Deep Dive DISCUSSION!

Fort George Island in Jacksonville, Florida, is known for its rich history dating back to the 16th century, but it’s the supernatural stories that draw many to this historic site. From the mysterious lights seen dancing across the waters to the ghostly apparitions of former plantation owners, Fort George Island is a paranormal hotspot where the past seems to come alive after dark.

In this episode, we uncover the island’s layered history—from early Native American settlements to colonial rule and the tragic lives of those who once lived on the island. We’ll explore the numerous ghost stories tied to this land, from phantom figures wandering the ruins to eerie sounds that cannot be explained.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the paranormal deep dive from real ghost stories online and the grave talks.
0:07.0	You know, Fort George Island, Florida, it conjures up images of, well, sunshine, beaches, maybe a bit of that laid back Florida vibe right
0:15.0	right vacation postcards that sort of thing exactly but what's fascinating and
0:19.6	what really drew us to this deep dive is how much history, how many stories are kind of hidden beneath
0:26.1	that surface. It's deceptive, isn't it? Because you think Island, you think maybe a few shipwrecks, a pirate
0:31.0	tale or two. And while we might get to those, the reality goes way, way back.
0:35.6	Oh, absolutely.
0:36.7	To really grasp Fort George Island,
0:39.0	you've got to go back to the Timiqua people.
0:41.5	Long before any European set foot there, they were intrinsically connected
0:45.6	to that land.
0:46.6	Generations upon generations.
0:49.1	It's hard to even fathom living in a place that was already ancient to them.
0:53.0	It really puts things in perspective, doesn't it?
0:55.0	It makes our sense of time feel pretty insignificant.
0:58.0	It does. And I'm wondering, are there any, I don't know, like physical reminders of the Tamuco people on the island today.
1:03.6	Oh without a doubt Fort George Island has these shell mounds some of them massive built up
1:08.3	over generations layer upon layer they're incredible.
1:11.6	Wow so it's not just like an idea it's layer. They're incredible. Wow.
1:13.0	So it's not just like an idea, it's literally in the earth.
1:16.0	Exactly.
1:17.0	And then there are the burial sites, solemn reminders, you know, of lives lived and lost.
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