The History of the Latter-day Saints in Jacksonville

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints established its first firm foothold in Florida through Jacksonville after missionaries gradually spread eastward across the state beginning in the 1890s, according to a historical account by Andrew Nicholas published in The Jaxson.

The story of Latter-day Saints in Florida began in the Panhandle before the church's presence expanded eastward during the late 19th century. While missionaries reached other parts of the state first, Jacksonville became the location where the church was able to establish a stable, lasting presence in Florida.

The historical account traces how the Mormon church's expansion across Florida eventually centered on Jacksonville as a key location for the faith's growth in the Sunshine State.