Palatka has an important past as a steamer stop on the St. Johns river.
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Several murals in town depict Palatka's past.
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Putnam County courthouse
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Palatka is one of the many Central Florida towns whose downdown has fallen on hard times.
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Big Box stores and chain restaurants at the outskirts have deprived Palatka of its business center.
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