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The biggest turning points in Jacksonville's history

Demonstrators march for civil rights in Downtown Jacksonville in 1964.
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Demonstrators march for civil rights in Downtown Jacksonville in 1964.

Jacksonville's history is marked by turning points that altered the course of the city, for better or worse.

To mark Jacksonville's bicentennial, here's a look at just some of those key moments — from the city's founding to yellow fever, the Great Fire, civil rights, the Navy and more.

Read the rest of this story at WJCT News partner The Florida Times-Union.