Neighborhoods
Family Fishing at Spring Park in Green Cove Springs, photo courtesy of Clay County Tourist Development Council
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Clay County
Estimated Population 222,596 (2020)
Area 644 square miles
Located southwest of Jacksonville and west of historic St. Augustine, much of Clay County is rural and consists of farms connected by country roads. The area was founded more than 160 years ago and was a popular destination for tourists because of its mild climate and springs. The population of the area has grown 1.53 percent in the last year, bringing in a mix of suburban neighborhoods as well as up-and-coming communities into the rural atmosphere. FLEMING ISLAND Fleming Island is a thriving residential
full of nature trails for both hikers and bikers.
and commercial area full of life.
GREEN COVE SPRINGS
The area has major developments
Green Cove Springs was established
including Eagle Harbor, Fleming
in 1854 as White Sulfur Springs,
Island Plantation and Pace Island
eventually changing to Green Cove
as well as a bustling commercial
Springs in 1866. Today, these natural
area filled with shopping centers,
sulfur springs flow into the St. Johns
entertainment and restaurants. For
River where many older homes line
nature lovers, Black Creek Park
the river. Recently, the town has
located on the south side of Fleming
also had an arrival of new housing
Island borders Black Creek, which is
developments, but also has housing
Green Cove Springs, photo courtesy of EXIT Real Estate Gallery
www.heritagepublishinginc.com
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