Muscogee, Florida was once a thriving village located 20 miles NW of Pensacola, Florida. It was founded in 1857, yet by 1928 it was all but abandoned. What was the cause of this towns demise?
- It was a haven for circus performers until 1925, when the circus left for Sarasota, and the performers followed.
- It was a lumber mill town, and in 1928, the mills were sold.
- It was a town largely dependent on the fishing industry, which experienced an economic downturn in the early 1920s.
- It was flooded to make way for a canal which is part of the Inter - Coastal Waterway.
Answer
The correct answer is B) It was a lumber mill town, and in 1928, the mills were sold..
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