Question: Which town is America’s oldest African American–incorporated community?
Answer: Eatonville
Just north of Orlando lies Eatonville, the oldest African American-incorporated town in the U.S. Eatonville’s most famous resident was Zora Neale Hurston, a celebrated author, folklorist, and anthropologist. Hurston’s work, including her most famous novel Their Eyes Were Watching God, draws heavily from her experiences growing up in Eatonville, capturing the vibrant culture and history of this pioneering town. Today, Eatonville is home to the Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities, celebrating Hurston’s life and legacy.
