Bob Taylor

Stories of St. Andrews

Education EN ↓ 9 episodes

Stories of St. Andrews is a deep-dive historical podcast exploring the major milestones that shaped this waterfront community—from early settlement and railroads to land booms, annexation, wars, and defining civic decisions. Each episode connects local history to broader national forces. This channel also includes children’s versions of each story in the Stories of St. Andrews for Kids series—because history worth knowing is history worth passing on.

Author

Bob Taylor

Episodes

Chapter 9: Key Player in Making Panama City 24.02.2026 17:26

Key Players

Chapter 8: George West - A Founder's Dilemma 24.02.2026 15:18

Founders Dilemma

Chapter 7 - Panama Canal 24.02.2026 17:53

Panama Canal

Chapter 6 - The SS Tarpon 24.02.2026 16:23

SS Tarpon

Chapter 5 - Cincinnati Land Boom 24.02.2026 5:02

Cincinnati Land Boom

Chapter 4 - Ware's Wharf 24.02.2026 13:31

Ware's Wharf

Chapter 3 - The Great Salt Rush 23.02.2026 4:59

Title: The Great Salt Rush: How Smoke, Fire, and Grit Defined St. AndrewsDescription:In this deep dive episode, we explore the explosive "Salt Rush" that transformed St. Andrews Bay from a quiet fishing outpost into the industrial engine of the Confederacy. Long before "salty" was a local term for stubborn independence, it was a literal reality of smoke, brine, and survival,.Join us as we uncover...

Chapter 2: The Arrival of John Clark 23.02.2026 14:55

Title: The Arrival of John Clark: A Permanent City is BornDescription:In this deep dive episode, we explore the pivotal moment when St. Andrews Bay transformed from a seasonal fishing outpost into a permanent community. The catalyst was John Clark—a Revolutionary War veteran, former Governor of Georgia, and a man seeking "peaceful quietude" on the Florida frontier. Join us as we uncover the story...

Chapter 1: Under Changing Flags 23.02.2026 12:42

In this deep dive episode, we explore the turbulent and fascinating origin story of St. Andrews Bay. Long before it was a town with streets and storefronts, St. Andrews was a pawn on a global chessboard—a strategic harbor "fought over in the minds of people who had never stood on its shore."Drawing from Bob Taylor’s Stories of St. Andrews Chapter 1 Under Changing Flags and The History of St Andrew...