Jacksonville

Random One

100

Jacksonville was known as what name up until 1822?

Cowford, cattle was transported across the St. John’ River.

200

What was the most deadly event in Jacksonville’s history

Roosevelt Hotel Fire in 1961. Killed 22 people

300

Which direction does the St. John ’s River flow?

North

400

How many bridges are in Jacksonville?

8

500

What is the name of the Jacksonville Jaguars mascot?

Jaxson De Ville

Random 2

100

What bestselling author frequently stays at the One Ocean Resort

John Grisham

200

Which historic area in Jacksonville was named one of the greatest neighborhoods in the US in 2010?

Riverside-Avondale

300

What year did the PGA Tour move its headquarters to Ponte Vedra?

1979

400

Name the tallest building in Jacksonville.

Bank of America – 42 floors

500

In 1953, a restaurant called Insta-Burger opened at 7146 Beach Boulevard. Inside, a special oven called the Insta-Broiler was created. New owners re-named Insta-Burger to what popular name?

Burger King

Random 3

100

Name a  popular musical groups formed in Jacksonville

Lynyrd Skynyrd

200

What popular rap rock band was formed in Jacksonville?

Limp Bizkut

300

The first indoor concert Elvis Presley performed in was?

Florida Theatre - 1957

400

Jacksonville is home to the largest concrete cable supported bridge in the world, name the bridge.

Dames Point Bridge

500

Credited with pioneering the southern rock genre, name the band that was formed in this city in 1969

Allman Brothers Band

Random 4

100

Name the founder of Jacksonville

Isiah Hart

200

What Plaza in Jacksonville was named after a civil war veteran and Jacksonville native?

Charles C Hemming

300

Name the longest river sail boat race held in Jacksonville?

Mug Race

400

What movie was filmed in Jacksonville starring Demi Moore?

GI Jane

500

Merian C. Cooper, a screenwriter, film producer, and director  was born here on October 23, 1893. What movie is he famous for?

King Kong

Random 5

100

• Name the Jacksonville native that won an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring

Bob Hayes

200

The National Football league awarded its 30th franchise team to Jacksonville in what year?

1993

300

Who was the first Mayor of Jacksonville?

William J Mills elected in 1832.

400

What year was Jacksonville awarded an NFL Team?

1993

500

One of the most popular radio DJs of all time, he was born in Jacksonville. Name that Disc Jockey

Rick Dees