122 The Seat of War in Florida 1838 mongoack tranquil and appealing communities on

tranquil and appealing communities on the lake includes the popular City of Jamestown at the southern end of the lake

thanks to Richard Oldham

The first settlement was made on the outlet of the Chautauqua Lake

as well as numerous private and public beach accesses

122 The Seat of War in Florida 1838 mongoack tranquil and appealing communities onSecretary of War John Joseph Poinset commissioned this map to be made by Washington Hood in 1838. Incidentally, the Christmas plant we know as the Poinsettia gets its name from Poinset. He discovered the beautiful red leafed flower while on assignment as the United States Minister to Mexico. After he held this position, he became Secretary of War and served as counsel during the Seminole Wars. Washington Hood the cartographer, was the son of a