In 1831, historic plantations, churches, homesteads, educational institutions, businesses and residences filled this area.

The community has long been occupied by free people of color and other persons of African descent. Following the Civil War many freed slaves migrated into the area.

Frenchtown developed into a thriving middle-class African American community, with Macomb Street as the hub of activity. Frenchtown declined in the 1960s and only a few original structures remain, but the area is currentiy undergoing revitalization.

Information provided by Florida Department of State.

Photo of a Frenchtown duplex courtesy of floridamemory.com, image number N043051.