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Nassau CountyNassau County is in Northeastern Florida and encompasses 652 square miles. The municipalities in Nassau County are Callahan, Fernandina Beach and Hilliard. The County has a year round population of 59,409 residents.
Recreational Highlights of Nassau County include: Beaches, Boating, Golf Courses, Tennis Courts and Public Parks.
Historical Points of Interest include: Amelia Island Museum of History; American Beach; Cumberland Island; Downtown Fernandina Beach/Centre Street and Ft. Clinch State Park.
Cultural Events and Festivals: Bausch and Lomb Tennis Tournament; Heritage Celebration; Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival and Victorian Seaside Christmas Celebration.
From Fernandina Beach, the county seat, driving distance is: Tallahassee 168 miles; Orlando 149 miles; Tampa 197 miles; Jacksonville 30 miles and Miami 347 miles.
Nassau County is linked to the Interstate system and is accessible from I-95, I-10, US-301, US-17 and US-1. The nearest airport with scheduled commercial airline service is the Jacksonville International Airport with 2 runways the longest is 10,000 feet. The nearest deep water port is the Port of Fernandina, 2 miles away.
With a labor force of 30,705 the major private sector employer in Nassau County is Amelia Island Plantation with 1,200 employees and the Ritz-Carlton with 875 employees. Jacksonville University, Edward Waters College, University of North Florida and Florida Community College at Jacksonville serve post-secondary education in Nassau County.
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Counties: Nassau County
Communities: Amelia Island | Fernandina Beach
Takes place every Friday
Guests on this tour will learn Amelia Island ghost stories as they tiptoe through dark streets and walk in the footsteps of a bygone era as the past comes alive through the skillful storytelling of your guide. This tour begins at 6 PM and lasts approximately one hour.
Cemetery behind St. Peters Episcopal Church
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
801 Atlantic Avenue
904.261.7378; 904.261.9701 Fax Email Contact
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