Florida Panhandle 🇺🇸 Why Does Florida Have It and Not Alabama? 🤔

Uncover the behind Florida's panhandle. 🏝️ Have you ever wondered why Florida boasts that distinctive panhandle, or why it didn't end up as part of Alabama? Long before it became the beloved vacation destination we know today, Florida was under Spanish 🇪🇸 rule, while Louisiana was a French 🇫🇷 territory. The dividing line? The meandering Perdido River.
Yet, as the tides of history shifted, so did the ownership of these lands. 📍 Following the American Revolution, the map was redrawn, with France selling Louisiana to the United States to fund its wartime efforts. With a convenient lapse in memory, the U.S. conveniently overlooked the riverine boundary, laying claim to the Panhandle region. Spain, unable to contest such audacity, reluctantly acquiesced. Fast forward, and Spain eventually relinquished the remainder of its Florida holdings, creating the distinct regions we know today: East Florida and West Florida, complete with its enigmatic appendage. Meanwhile, Alabama had its sights set on the coveted panhandle, making numerous offers, including a tantalizing $1 million bid. 💰 Despite local sentiments and even ballots in favor of annexation, Florida staunchly refused, solidifying its current shape on the map. 🇺🇸


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