Towns · Putnam County
Palatka, Florida
Palatka is the county seat and the heart of Putnam County — a historic river town on the west bank of the St. Johns, where the water famously flows north. Its brick downtown, riverfront, and Old-Florida character anchor everything from the Blue Crab Festival to the county's arts and dining scene.
County seatSt. Johns riverfrontHistoric downtownMural TrailBlue Crab Festival
Businesses in Palatka
Dentists 5
Handyman 4
Law Firm 5
Plumbing 5
Palatka FAQ
- What is Palatka, Florida known for?
- Palatka is the seat of Putnam County, known for its historic brick downtown on the St. Johns River, the Palatka Mural Trail, Ravine Gardens State Park, and marquee events like the Blue Crab Festival and Florida Azalea Festival.
- What is there to do in Palatka?
- Walk the Mural Trail and riverfront, visit Ravine Gardens State Park, fish the St. Johns, catch a festival, and explore the downtown shops and restaurants.