Historical Dubois Park - Jupiter
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Many Jupiter area natives have wonderful childhood memories splashing around the shallow lagoon of DuBois Park. Children searching for crabs, attempting to catch small fish in the mangroves, and just splashing around as moms chatted knowing the kids were safe in the shallow water. The estuary is a joy to explore. DuBois Park has a rich history. Within the park is a house made of Florida pine that was once home to early Florida pioneers, Harry and Susan DuBois. Mr. and Mrs. Dubois bought eighteen acres on the southside of the Jupiter Inlet that he had respected for its ridge of Native American shell mound.
At the top of the Indigenous Native American shell mound sat a large pile of mollusk shells. Dubois needed somewhere to store his pineapple crop…
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It looks like a dream come true, an area with breathtaking ocean or waterway views and authentic small-town friendliness. This utopia exists in Tequesta, Florida. The Village of Tequesta is a boater’s delight!  Tequesta is known for its picturesque and relaxing lifestyle on the water just north of Jupiter. Across the scenic Jupiter Inlet and alongside the graceful Loxahatchee River is the quaint Village of Tequesta. This is where people have flocked to quietly raise their families or retire and enjoy life peacefully along the waterways.