Rebecca Charles: An entrepreneur from the past

Christian Peterson [email protected] Charles Springs is a popular spring in Suwannee County. Residents are attracted to its warm water, long walk to the river, fun tunnels to dive in, and its amenities. However, what many do not know about how the local point of interest got its name. The story starts back in the 1800s. Ruben and Rebecca Charles were some of the first settlers in North Florida. They arrived as the Spanish occupation of the land was dwindling, and initially, the couple set up a trading post west of Saint Augustine. The business was a success, and the duo began developing friendships with the Native Americans living even further inland. The relationships bl