When it comes to making a move in Putnam County, it just makes sense to turn to a real estate professional who cares about your needs and will go the extra mile to meet them.

As a real estate professional, Margaret Zahner has made it her passion to know everything she can about relocating to, from or within the Putnam County area. Those who have worked with Margaret appreciate knowing the purchase of their new home is in the hands of such a capable and trustworthy real estate agent.

To order the following complimentary relocation guide, just check the box to the left of the title and click "Send Me" at the bottom. You will then be prompted to enter your mailing information. Margaret will send you the guide once she has received your request.

Relocation Guide Relocation Survival Guide for Moving to the Putnam County Area This guide is designed for anyone considering a move to the area and is a great source of information. Here are just a few of the things Margaret has included to help you get your move off on the right foot: A complete map of the area, including all streets, highways, public transportation, schools, parks and public areas, shopping centers, churches and major landmarks. Guide to popular restaurants, shops, attractions and entertainment around the area. An insightful step-by-step relocation checklist, including things you’ll need to do in your current home, things to take care of before you get here, and the things you’ll need to take care of once you arrive. A breakdown of local neighborhoods, including average prices and types of homes, as well as schools, parks and recreational areas found in each one. Referral listings of Margaret's hand-selected and highly recommended team of local professionals, including loan officers, accountants, lawyers, decorators, remodeling and construction companies, financial planners, house cleaners, landscapers and more. A current copy of the Palatka Daily News, so you can read up on all the latest news in your new home town.

Palatka Trivia  The population of the Town of Palatka had grown from a mere 200-300 inhabitants in 1855 to approximately 11,000 inhabitants.   From the year 1850 to the Panic of 1857, PALATKA was a booming town. The foundations for a city were rapidly being laid. During this time, Palatka was designated a port of entry and headquarters for deep water navigation. The collectors for the Port were Robert Reid and George Lucas. About 1849, the Robert Raymond Reid & Company was organized for the purpose of doing business here. Their first move was to purchase the Palatka Tract from Dr. Nehemiah Brush who had purchased it from the Belton A. Corp. The company failed after 3 years. Around 1852, Judge Isaac Hopkins Bronson of St. Augustine, a Judge of the District Court, took over the R. R. Reid Company and the Palatka Tract was transferred to Burt & Carr.  Bronson sold the majority of his home, known as "Sunny Point" which is now known as the Bronson-Mulholland House. In the 1850's the little hamlet opened up new avenues for the adventurous soul.  One in particular was Hubbard L. Hart, a Vermonter who had moved here around 1852.  Colonel Hart, as he was later known, along with Captain Richard J. Adams, were active in the development of the new town.  They established a stage coach line that ran to Ocala and then to Tampa. One tale of this time is that due to the heaviness of the stage, it would often bog down and the passengers would be compelled to disembark and lend a hand in freeing the coach. On one such occasion, it is told how a most beautiful lady was obliged to alight suddenly only to leave one of her slippers in the mud.  It can only be assumed from this tale that this is the origin of Lady Slipper Avenue. Captain Adams was a Vermonter also.  He came to Palatka in the Fall of 1856 and during the Civil War was an active blockade runner, working from both coasts to Lake City.  He commanded many of the Hart Line Steamers, one of them the Silver Springs which, according to his son, was the only steamer that wasn't captured by the Federals during the war. Captain Adams also had the mail contract for Palatka and brought the mails from Jacksonville and "dumped them on the floor" of the warehouse and let the people help themselves.  He later ran the famous steamer Ocklawaha. He finally left the river life around 1869. During the Civil War Palatka's Confederate Forces were stationed at what was known as Camp Call, which is now know as The Ravine Gardens State Park. The Battle at Horse Landing, or the sinking of the Gun Boat Columbine, the Confederate Forces under the command of J. J. Dickison, is regarded as the only time in military history that a Calvary Unit sank a gunboat! During the Civil War era most of the town folks left Palatka since it was vulnerable to attack by the enemy; some fled to the interior of the state; however, most of them went to Orange Springs or West Putnam. During the time of the Confederate States of America, if you were from the "Late, Great United States," you would have to renounce your allegiance and become a citizen of the Confederate States of America. Ex-Governor William Dunn Moseley's home was used during the Civil War as a Confederate Hospital until it was burned by some Union sympathizers.

 

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Palatka Area Providing EXPERIENCE-RESULTS-SUCCESS...As a life long resident, I'd like to introduce you to my home, Putnam County. With hundreds of lakes, the majestic St. Johns River and miles of wide open country, I can assist you in choosing that perfect place you've always dreamed of. Putnam County offers you convenient access to many of Florida's largest cities. Within an hour's drive of Palatka is Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, Deland, Ocala and Gainesville. Our county is rich in history. Palatka was the home of Florida's first governor. At the turn of the century, this was a bustling waterfront tourist destination. There are many beautiful historic homes and buildings still remaining that were built during this time. Album | Slideshow