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Jupiter, Florida

Located in Palm Beach County, Florida, Jupiter was established in 1925. Name is a corruption of the Hobe (Jobe) Native people, not the planet. Burt Reynolds and Tiger Woods both lived in Jupiter.
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Founded 1925 | Population 68,000 | Peak 68,000 (2024) | County Palm Beach County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Jupiter, Florida

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1860 Jupiter Lighthouse: One of oldest lighthouses in FL.
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1925 Founded: Jupiter was founded as a railroad town in Palm Beach County.
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1988 Spring Training: MLB spring training site.
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2010 Modern Era: Jupiter continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Jupiter

Jan 1, 1970
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Complete Historical Timeline

1860 Culture
Jupiter Lighthouse
1925 Culture
Founded
1988 Sports
Spring Training
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Name is a corruption of the Hobe (Jobe) Native people, not the planet.
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Burt Reynolds and Tiger Woods both lived in Jupiter.
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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse has been operating since 1860.
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Jupiter is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
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Jupiter was founded in 1925.

Famous People from Jupiter, Florida

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Oliver Askew
Racing Driver, Racing Automobile Driver · Born Dec 12, 1996 · Age 29
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Kyle Kirkwood
Racing Automobile Driver · Born Oct 19, 1998 · Age 27
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Miles Mikolas
Baseball Player · Born Aug 23, 1988 · Age 37

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