Jupiter Florida Real Estate City

Jupiter real estate: Jupiter is home to many full and part time residents as it is a popular destination for vacationers. Jupiter has a variety of housing including family residential neighborhoods, condominium communities and upscale waterfront communities. Jupiter is located further out into the Atlantic Ocean, relatively speaking, than any other point along the Florida coast. Jupiter was named after the Tie Indians called themselves the Jobe, so the Spanish explorers named the river running into the Inlet the Jobe River, after the native tribe. In 1763, when English settled the area, Jobe sounded to them like the mythological god Jove, or Jupiter. Ever since the town has been known as Jupiter.

In the 1800's the landmark most associated with Jupiter, the Jupiter Lighthouse, was built. The Lighthouse stands 105 feet tall atop a 46 ft. hill on the north shore of the Jupiter Inlet. Jupiter's economy is based on century pine and cypress logging, fishing, pineapple, flower and citrus farming and more and more lately it is based on vacationing and tourism.

Jupiter is famous for its beautiful beaches - the Loxahatchee River and Intracoastal Waterway. Jupiter's cultural life can be enjoyed at Florida History Center & Museum, and during yearly arts and entertainment festivals.

Jupiter Florida Real Estate City

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