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Nassau County is a county

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located in the state

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of Florida

Florida

Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...

. As of 2000, the population was 57,663. The U.S. Census Bureau

United States Census Bureau

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2008 estimate for the county was 69,835. Its county seat

County seat

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is Fernandina Beach

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Fernandina Beach is a city in Nassau County in the state of Florida in the United States of America and on Amelia Island. It is a part of Greater Jacksonville and is among Florida's northernmost cities. The area was first inhabited by the Timucuan Indian tribe...

, Florida

Florida

.

Nassau County is part of the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan

Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan

The Jacksonville metropolitan area is the metropolitan area centered on the principal city of Jacksonville, Florida and including the First Coast of North Florida.The U.S...

area.

History

Nassau County was created in 1824. It was named for the Duchy of Nassau in Germany

Germany

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Law and government

Nassau County is governed by the five-member Nassau County Board of County Commissioners, who are elected to four-year terms by the voters. The terms are staggered so that either three or two commissioners (alternately) are up for election every two years.

The main environmental and agricultural body is the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District

Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District

The Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District , located in Nassau County, Florida is a government entity dedicated to encouraging productive use of land, water and air resources in the county. According to a summary taken from Florida Statutes Ch...

, which works closely with other area agencies.

Local law enforcement is conducted by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff of the NCSO is Tommy Seagraves.

Geography

According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 725.86 square miles (1,880 km²), of which 651.55 square miles (1,687.5 km²) (or 89.76%) is land and 74.3 square miles (192.4 km²) (or 10.24%) is water, much of it in the Atlantic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area...

. Fernandina Beach is located on Amelia Island

Amelia Island

Amelia Island is one of the southernmost of the Sea Islands, a chain of barrier islands that stretches along the east coast of the United States from South Carolina to Florida. It is long and approximately 4 miles wide at its widest point. Amelia Island is situated off the coast in Nassau County,...

, the county’s one inhabited island.

Topography

There are 12 distinct topographical zones in Nassau County. Most of these zones run in narrow bands stretching from north to south, although this is less true as one approaches the Atlantic coast.

Directly against the western border with Baker County
Baker County, Florida
Baker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 22,259. The U.S. Census Bureau 2008 estimate for the county is 26,164 . Its county seat is Macclenny, Florida. While primarily rural, the county is included in the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area.-...

, the topography ranges from fairly flat to slightly elevated. Drainage is poor and the soil is sandy.
Moving east, there are some areas (mostly in the northern and central county) of higher ground with much better drainage.
East of these areas are some lower places, especially in the south, that are level and have extremely poor drainage.
Eastward again, there is a stretch that ranges from a few miles in the extreme northern areas to about 6-8 miles (12.9 km) wide in the southern area, including Hilliard
Hilliard, Florida
Hilliard is a town in Nassau County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,702 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the United States Census Bureau is 2,840...

and much of County Road 108 and State Road 301. This area again has very poor drainage, low-lying land, and fairly sandy soil.
East of this are scattered areas of high, sandy land with spotty or poor drainage.
East of this, there is an area including Callahan
Callahan, Florida
Callahan is a town in Nassau County, Florida, United States, adjacent to Downtown Jacksonville. The population was 962 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Callahan is located at ....

with very sandy soil on top, and clay underneath. This section of the county is heavily permeated by small creeks and rivers, which bring with them low, poorly drained soils. This zone extends across the entire county from north to south at a fairly consistent width of about 3-4 miles (6.4 km), except in the north, where it widens to nearly 6 miles (9.7 km) across.
East of this area is a large band of land with a consistent width of about 8 miles (12.9 km). The land is low and level with extremely poor drainage, and it is permeated by small creeks and rivers. In the northern section, this is where some tributaries join the St. Marys River
St. Marys River (Florida/Georgia)
The St. Marys River is a river in the southeastern United States. It is named after the Irish Saint Mary. From near its source in the Okefenokee Swamp, to its mouth at the Atlantic Ocean, it forms a portion of the border between the U.S. states of Georgia and Florida...

, while in the south a number of tributaries drain together into the Nassau River, which flows into the Nassau Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.
East of this area is a section of land about 3 miles (4.8 km) in width that has extremely sandy soils with bad drainage all around.
Further eastward is a large area, including Yulee
Yulee, Florida
Yulee is a census-designated place in Nassau County, Florida, United States. The population was 8,392 at the 2000 census. The city was named for David Levy Yulee, Senator from Florida.-Geography:Yulee is located at ....

and O'Neil, about 4 miles (6.4 km) in width, with poor drainage and sandy soil at higher elevations, pockmarked by large reas of low lands with even worse drainage.
To the south is an area of low-lying, organic soils which are essentially marshes and wetlands along the northern bank of the Nassau River, continuing into the Nassau Sound.
Still eastward and somewhat to the north is a large area of marshes and organic soils which characterize area wetlands. There are many small islands in this area, and it is permeated by the Bells River and Jolly River, which empty into the Cumberland Sound to the north, just below Cumberland Island
Cumberland Island
Cumberland Island is one of the Sea Islands. Cumberland is the largest in terms of continuously exposed land area of Georgia's barrier islands. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the U.S. state of Georgia and is part of Camden County...

.
Amelia Island
Amelia Island
Amelia Island is one of the southernmost of the Sea Islands, a chain of barrier islands that stretches along the east coast of the United States from South Carolina to Florida. It is long and approximately 4 miles wide at its widest point. Amelia Island is situated off the coast in Nassau County,...

, the easternmost section of the county, is characterized by poor drainage in the west and better drained, higher, sandier land as one travels eastward towards the beach. The northern area of the island features salty marshlands surrounding Egan’s Creek, which runs directly beneath Atlantic Boulevard in Fernandina Beach.

Adjacent counties

Camden County
Camden County, Georgia
Camden County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is one of the original counties of Georgia, created February 5, 1777. As of 2000, the population was 43,664. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 48,689. The county seat is Woodbine.-History:The first European to land...

, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...

- north
Duval County
Duval County, Florida
Duval County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2010, the population was 864,263. Its county seat is Jacksonville, with which the Duval County government has been consolidated since 1968...

, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...

- south
Baker County
Baker County, Florida
Baker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 22,259. The U.S. Census Bureau 2008 estimate for the county is 26,164 . Its county seat is Macclenny, Florida. While primarily rural, the county is included in the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area.-...

, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...

- southwest
Charlton County
Charlton County, Georgia
Charlton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 10,282. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 10,609. The county seat is Folkston.-History:...

, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...

- west

Freeways and expressways

Interstate 95
Interstate 95 in Florida
Interstate 95 is the main Interstate Highway on the east coast of the United States; it serves the Atlantic coast of Florida. It begins at a partial interchange with U.S. Highway 1 just south of downtown Miami, and heads north past Daytona Beach and Jacksonville to the Georgia state line at the St...
Interstate 10
Interstate 10 in Florida
The of Interstate 10 in Florida is the eastern most section of the east–west Interstate 10 in the Southern United States. It is also the eastern end of the Interstate Highway known as the Christopher Columbus Transcontinental Highway, one of three coast to coast interstates, along with I-80...

Surface roads

US 1
U.S. Route 1 in Florida
U.S. Route 1 in Florida runs along the state's east coast from Key West to its crossing of the St. Marys River into Georgia north of Boulogne, and south of Folkston. US 1 was designated through Florida when the U.S. Highway System was established in 1926.US 1 runs in the state of Florida, and...

(New Kings Road)
US 17
U.S. Route 17 in Florida
U.S. Route 17 in Florida is a north–south United States Highway. It runs from the Punta Gorda, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area northeast to the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan Area....
US 23
US 301
U.S. Route 301 in Florida
U.S. Route 301 in Florida runs from the Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area northeast to the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan Area. The road is a spur of U.S...
A1A
Florida State Road A1A
State Road A1A is a Florida State Road that runs mostly along the Atlantic Ocean, with sections from Key West at the southern tip of Florida, to Callahan, just south of Georgia. It is the main road through most oceanfront towns. SR A1A is designated the A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Highway, a...
SR 2 (Crawford Road)
SR 15A (Mickler Street)
SR 108 (River Road/Brandies Avenue/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue)
SR 115 (Lem Turner Road)
SR 119
SR 200 (Buccaneer Trail)

Economy

Nassau County’s economy is very diverse, ranging from agricultural activity (mostly in the form of tree farms) in the west and central areas, to a variety of activities closer to Amelia Island. Much of the land used for tree farming is owned by Rayonier

Rayonier

Rayonier , headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, is the fifth largest private land owner in the United States with over . In addition to its U.S. holdings, Rayonier also owns of land in New Zealand.-History:...

, a major employer in the area, and the owner of a large pulp mill in Fernandina Beach. Historically, tree farming, trucking, and pulp production have characterized a large portion of the local economy. However, extensive growth is occurring in the outlying small towns in the rural western area, and the home construction market is still quite strong. Fernandina Beach has long been known for professional industries such as real estate, legal services, and medical care, and is also the closest city to two upscale resorts: the Ritz-Carlton

Ritz-Carlton

The Ritz-Carlton is a brand of luxury hotels and resorts with 75 properties located in major cities and resorts in 24 countries worldwide...

Hotel and Amelia Island Plantation

Amelia Island Plantation

Amelia Island Plantation is a luxury resort located on Amelia Island, Florida, the westernmost barrier island on the Atlantic Ocean in the U.S. The resort's tennis facility hosted the Bausch & Lomb Championships, a major Women's Tennis Association tournament, for 20 years...

. In the central area of the county, a private tract of land known as White Oak Plantation was once owned by a wealthy family who ran the area as a private zoo, complete with exotic animals such as giraffes and large albino cats. Numerous public figures, including former President Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...

, have travelled to the resort in the past as a vacation spot.

Demographics

As of the census

Census

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of 2000, there were 57,663 people, 21,980 households, and 16,528 families residing in the county. The population density

Population density

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was 34/km² (88/sq mi). There were 25,917 housing units at an average density of 15/km² (40/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 90.02% White

Race (United States Census)

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, 7.74% Black

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or African American

Race (United States Census)

, 0.43% Native American

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, 0.46% Asian

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, 0.03% Pacific Islander

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, 0.32% from other races

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, and 1.00% from two or more races. 1.51% of the population were Hispanic

Race (United States Census)

or Latino

Race (United States Census)

of any race.

According to the 2000 Census, the largest European ancestry groups in Nassau County were: English (36.2%), Irish (13.6%) and German (11.7%).

There were 21,980 households out of which 32.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.20% were married couples

Marriage

Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...

living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.80% were non-families. 20.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.00% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 26.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $46,022, and the median income for a family was $52,477. Males had a median income of $37,027 versus $25,443 for females. The per capita income

Per capita income

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for the county was $22,836. About 6.40% of families and 9.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.90% of those under age 18 and 8.90% of those age 65 or over.

Nine elementary schools

Atlantic Elementary (2-3)
- Fernandina Beach, Fla. 32034

Bryceville Elementary (K-5)
- Bryceville, Fla. 32009

Callahan Elementary (PreK-2)
- Callahan, Fla. 32011

Callahan Intermediate (3-5)
- Callahan, Fla. 32011

Emma Love Hardee Elementary (4-5)
- Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Hilliard Elementary (PreK-5)
- Hilliard, Fla.

Southside Elementary (PreK-1)
- Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Yulee Elementary (3-5)
- Yulee, Fla.

Yulee Primary (PreK-2)
- Yulee, Fla.

Three middle schools

Callahan Middle (6-8)
- Mascot: Ramblers
  - Callahan, Fla.

Fernandina Beach Middle (6-8)
- Mascot: Pirates
  - Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Yulee Middle(6-8)
- Mascot: Hornets
  - Yulee, Fla.

Three high schools

Fernandina Beach High (9-12)
- Mascot: Pirates
  - Fernandina Beach, Fla.

West Nassau County High (9-12)
- Mascot: Warriors
  - Callahan, Fla.

Yulee High (9-12)
- Mascot: Hornets
  - Yulee, Fla.

One Middle-Senior High school

Hilliard Middle-Senior High (6-12)
- Mascot: Flashes
  - Hilliard, Fla.

The Betty Cook Center, established and run by Florida State College at Jacksonville, offers classes for a variety of post-secondary degrees.

Incorporated

Town of Callahan
Callahan, Florida
Callahan is a town in Nassau County, Florida, United States, adjacent to Downtown Jacksonville. The population was 962 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Callahan is located at ....
City of Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Fernandina Beach is a city in Nassau County in the state of Florida in the United States of America and on Amelia Island. It is a part of Greater Jacksonville and is among Florida's northernmost cities. The area was first inhabited by the Timucuan Indian tribe...
Town of Hilliard
Hilliard, Florida
Hilliard is a town in Nassau County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,702 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the United States Census Bureau is 2,840...

Unincorporated

Amelia City
Amelia City, Florida
Amelia City is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, Florida, United States. It is located in the southern half of Amelia Island, on A1A near the Amelia River.-Geography:Amelia City is located at ....
American Beach
American Beach, Florida
American Beach is a historic beach community popular with African-American vacationers. It is located north of Jacksonville, Florida on Amelia Island in Nassau County. During the time of segregation and the Jim Crow era, African Americans were not allowed to swim at most of the beaches in...
Andrews
Andrews, Florida
Andrews is a census-designated place in Levy County, Florida, United States. The population was 708 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Andrews is located at ....
Boulogne
Boulogne, Florida
Boulogne is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, Florida, United States. Boulogne is located in the northern part of the county, near the St. Marys River. Highways passing through the town include US 301 and U.S...
Bryceville
Bryceville, Florida
Bryceville is an unincorporated community in Nassau County in the state of Florida in the United States of America. It is located on US 301, in the southwestern part of the county.-Geography:Bryceville is located at .-Area Roads:...
Chester
Crandall
Crawford
Crawford, Florida
Crawford is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, Florida, United States. It is located near the intersection of US 301 and State Road 2, in the southwestern part of the county....
Dahoma
Dahoma, Florida
Dahoma is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, Florida, United States. It is located on US 301, in the southwestern part of the county.-Geography:Dahoma is located at ....
Dyal
Dyal, Florida
Dyal is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, Florida, United States. It is located between U.S. 1 and County Road 115, in the western part of the county.-Geography:Dyal is located at ....
Evergreen
Evergreen, Florida
Evergreen is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, Florida, United States. It is located on County Road 108, near the center of the county.-Geography:Evergreen is located at .-Area roads:...
Franklintown
Franklintown, Florida
Franklintown is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, Florida, United States. It is located in the southern half of Amelia Island, on A1A near the Amelia River.-Geography:Frankenstein is located at ....
Glenwood
Gross
Hedges
Hero
Ingle
Ingle, Florida
Ingle is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, Florida, United States. It is located on US 301, in the southwestern part of the county.-Geography:Ingle is located at ....
Italia
Italia, Florida
Italia is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, Florida, United States. It is located near the center of the county.-Geography:Italia is located at ....
Keene
Kent
Kent, Florida
Kent is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, Florida, United States. It is located on State Road 2, in the southwestern part of the county.-Geography:Kent is located at ....
Kings Ferry
Kings Ferry, Florida
Kings Ferry is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, Florida, United States. It at the northern end of County Road 115A, near the center of the county.-Geography:Kings Ferry is located at ....
Lessie
Lessie, Florida
Lessie is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, Florida, United States. It is located near the center of the county.-Geography:Lessie is located at ....
Nassau Village-Ratliff
Nassau Village-Ratliff, Florida
Nassau Village-Ratliff is a census-designated place in Nassau County in the state of Florida in the United States of America. The population was 4,667 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Nassau Village-Ratliff is located at ....
Nassauville
Nassauville, Florida
Nassauville is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, Florida, United States. It is located on the northern bank of the Nassau River, near its northernmost bend.-Geography:Nassauville is located at .....
O'Neil
O'Neil, Florida
O'Neil is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, Florida, United States. It is located on State Road 200, on the west side of Kingsley Creek, near the center of the county.-Geography:O'Neil is located at ....
Verdie
Verdie, Florida
Verdie is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, Florida, United States. It is located on US 301, in the southwestern part of the county.-Geography:Verdie is located at ....
Yulee Heights
Yulee
Yulee, Florida
Yulee is a census-designated place in Nassau County, Florida, United States. The population was 8,392 at the 2000 census. The city was named for David Levy Yulee, Senator from Florida.-Geography:Yulee is located at ....

Local media

There are four newspapers in Nassau County. The largest, the Fernandina Beach News-Leader, is owned by Community Newspapers Incorporated, a media

Mass media

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company headed by Tom Wood and Dink NeSmith. The Nassau County Record is also owned by Community Newspapers Incorporated. Both of these periodicals are available by subscription or from newsstands. The Westside Journal, an independent newspaper, is published by Florida Sun Printing, and is available for free through the mail and usually features submitted copy. My Nassau Sun, a community section of The Florida Times-Union
The Florida Times-Union
The Florida Times-Union is a major daily newspaper in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Widely known as the oldest newspaper in the state, it began publication as the Florida Union in 1864. Its current incarnation started in 1883, when the Florida Union merged with another Jacksonville paper, the...

, is also available for free by subscription for delivery cost.

Notable Residents

Howie Kendrick
Howie Kendrick
Howard "Howie" Joseph Kendrick III is a Major League Baseball second baseman for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.-Early life:...

, Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...

player for the Anaheim Angels
Daniel Thomas
Daniel Thomas (American football)
Daniel Thomas is a running back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats football team.-High school:...

, National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...

player for the Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...

Historic places

Hoyt House
Hoyt House (Fernandina Beach, Florida)
The Hoyt House is an historic house located at 804 Atlantic Avenue, corner of 8th Street, in Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, Florida. It was built by John R. Mann in 1905 for local banker and merchant, Fred W. Hoyt, and is said to have been modeled after the Rockefeller Cottage on Jekyll Island,...

, 804 Atlantic Avenue,
Historic Nassau County Courthouse
Nassau County Courthouse (Florida)
The Nassau County Courthouse, also known as the Old Nassau County Courthouse and the Historic Nassau County Courthouse, is an historic two-story red brick courthouse building located at 416 Centre Street in Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, Florida...

, 416 Centre Street
United States Post Office, Custom House, and Courthouse (Fernandina, Florida, 1912)
United States Post Office, Custom House, and Courthouse (Fernandina, Florida, 1912)
The United States Post Office, Custom House, and Courthouse is an historic building of the United States government in Fernandina Beach, Florida. It was constructed in the locally popular Renaissance Revival architecture style, and was completed in 1912 under the supervision of James Knox Taylor,...

, NE corner Centre and 4th streets

See National Register of Historic Places listings in Nassau County, Florida
National Register of Historic Places listings in Nassau County, Florida
This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Nassau County, Florida.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Nassau County, Florida, United States...

History

Law and government

Geography

Topography

Adjacent counties

Freeways and expressways

Surface roads

Economy

Demographics

Nine elementary schools

Three middle schools

Three high schools

One Middle-Senior High school

Incorporated

Unincorporated

Local media

Notable Residents

Historic places

Further reading

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