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	Fernandina - LoveToKnow 1911
		FERNANDINA, a city, a port of entry, and the county-seat of Nassau county, Florida, U.S.A., a winter and summer resort, in the N.E. part of the state, 36 m.
		The island was a centre for smuggling during the period of the embargo and non-importation acts preceding the war of 1812.
		In 1861 Fort Clinch was seized by the Confederates, and Fernandina harbour was a centre of blockade running in the first two years of the Civil War.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Fernandina (507 words)

	FERNANDINA - Online Information article about FERNANDINA
		freight rates at Fernandina by 25 to 40%.
		act of 1907 the channel of Fernandina harbour, 1300 ft. wide at the entrance and about 2 m.
		Georgia and Fernandina is improved by the Federal government (1892 sqq.) and has a 7-ft. channel.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /FAT_FLA/FERNANDINA.html (933 words)

	Fernandina Beach, Florida site photos
		In 1860, Fernandina boasted a new urban core, which served as the railhead for the longest railroad in the state, the Florida Rail Road.
		One of the great ironies of the bitter conflict was the growth and prosperity that came to Fernandina soon after the war was directly as a result of so many northern soldiers gaining their first taste of Florida life during the struggle.
		Fernandina Beach is the only United States location to have been under eight different national flags: French, Spanish, British, American Patriots (1812), Green Cross of Florida (1817), Mexican, Confederate, and American.
	www.civilwaralbum.com /misc5/fernandina_beach_info.htm (2239 words)

	The Blockade Strategy Board (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Fernandina is, by its position, obviously the most desirable point for a place of deposit, answering at one end of the line, to Hampton Roads at the other.
		Fernandina is on an island, bounded by the ocean on one side, and having on the other an interior, poor and uninviting in all respects, sparse in population, remote from large cities or centers of military occupation, and not easily accessible by railroad or water communication.
		The sailing directions for the port of Fernandina, the instructions for the disposition of the buoys and beacons, the outer and inner anchorages, the pilotage, and the meteorology of this section of the coast, will be hereafter furnished by the conference from the archives of the Coast Survey.
	www.wideopenwest.com /~jenkins/ironclads/reports.htm (13578 words)

	Amelia Island, Florida
		Amelia Island with its subtropical climate — the average high temperature in November is 74F (23C), in July 91F (32C) — offers just enough variations in temperature to offer its visitors the charm of different seasons and vegetation zones.
		This is when the beach belongs to the seagulls, the sky is icy blue and the sand is snowy white.
		However, it is undisputed that Fernandina Beach is the only place within the U.S. that has flown eight different flags in the course of its history – including flags of the French, English, Spanish and the Confederate flag of the southern states during the Civil War.
	www.goworldtravel.com /ex/aspx/articleGuid.{56B51B04-2446-44A6-84AD-945183529263}/xe/print.htm (956 words)

	Amelia Island visitors relax in Victorian splendor: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
		Its main settlement, Fernandina Beach, claims to be the second-oldest city in the country, after St. Augustine.
		Amelia Island has flown the flags of eight different occupying powers: French, Spanish, British, American, both the Confederacy and the Union, Mexican and the Green Cross of Florida, run up the pole by a colorful, conquering Scot whose minuscule force of half a hundred was too small to out-bluff the Spanish.
		Amelia Island Williams House (103 S. Ninth St.; 800- 414-9257): This 1856 antebellum jewel was transformed into a B&B in 1994 by a pair who furnished the rooms -- framed by two floors of wraparound porch shaded by giant oaks -- with a world-class collection of antiques and artifacts, many from China.
	www.sun-sentinel.com /travel/sfl-tolf_0101,0,4269953.story (897 words)

	Meetings Focus \| Northeast Florida
		Amelia Island and St. Augustine are separate and protected enclaves beyond Jacksonville, so group events have undiluted access to the best of both worlds.
		The landscape is swathed in postcard-perfect savannahs and marshes rimmed by 13 miles of empty white sand beaches.
		Horseback riding on the beach and alongside 40-foot high dunes is often an experience of a lifetime.
	www.meetingsfocus.com /displayarticle.asp?id=1452 (1451 words)

	Amelia Island Lighthouse
		Amelia Island marks the mouth of the St. Marys River, which is surrounded by thousands of acres of peaceful marshland.
		The Victorian style Amelia Island lighthouse built on this island was used to guide not only legitimate ships down the Atlantic coast but also many slave ships into this area for their illegal trade.
		All the bricks used in the construction of the Amelia Island lighthouse were taken from the one at Cumberland Island built in 1820.
	www.bansemer.com /florida_lighthouses/amelia_island_lighthouse.htm (387 words)

	Victorian Florida: Fernandina Beach missed the train and kept its charm: Food: Archives: Creative Loafing Atlanta
		To this, Fernandina Beach adds the sort of sleepy historic charm not normally associated with the Sunshine State.
		If you must combine the beach with your sojourn in history, there is the Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, a century-old, shingle-style "cottage" on the dune.
		Now it is the Amelia Island Museum of History, a place with that quirky appeal of so many small-town museums, which must rely on miscellaneous donations for their collections and on volunteers for staff.
	atlanta.creativeloafing.com /2002-10-16/travel.html (1005 words)

	Fernandina Beach Travel Tips - Fernandina Beach Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
		Fernandina Beach is located on the far northern tip of Amelia Island.
		Because Fernandina was organized by the Presbytery rather than Jacksonville, it is not considered a “daughter church.” However, it is reported that after the departure of the ten, Dr. J.D. Mitchell was the only remaining adult male remaining in Jacksonville.
		A historic marker in front of the church notes that the church bell was saved from being melted for wartime use of its metal by a young Union officer David Levy Yulee, the first United States senator from the state of Florida, and his wife were communicants of First Presbyterian Church.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Florida/Fernandina_Beach-762351/General_Tips-Fernandina_Beach-BR-1.html (1390 words)

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	Fernandina Beach
		Fernandina Beach is a city located in Nassau County in the state of Florida in the United States of America and on Amelia Island.
		Fernandina Beach is located at 30°39'48" North, 81°27'6" West (30.663433, -81.451731).
		for the purpose of constructing a line of railway from the City of Fernandina to Amelia Beach.
	www.artistbooking.com /trips/60/fernandina-beach.html (388 words)

	Florida Vacation Rentals & Vacation Homes - FindRentals.com
		The Panhandle of Florida is the most Northwest portion of the state, with its northern edge bordered by Alabama and a portion of Georgia and the southern edge bordered by the gentle waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
		Though the boundaries are often disputed, Central Florida is the Northeast region of Florida bordered to the north by Georgia, to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, and to the east the Atlantic Ocean.
		Stretching from Palm Beach about 60 miles down to Miami Beach, this strip of wondrous beaches is one of the most frequented vacation destinations in the world due to its constant sun and the lavish lifestyle enjoyed by the residents and the visitors.
	www.findrentals.com /florida-vacation-rentals.html (1839 words)

	Atlantic Beach Florida
		Atlantic Beach is a city in Duval County, Florida, United States.
		Atlantic Beach took off around 1900 after Henry Flagler built the Mayport stop of his East Coast Railway to the north of the town.
		The Atlantic Beach Corporation bought and developed most of the land in what is now Atlantic Beach in 1915, and the town was incorporated in 1926.
	www.nefla.com /atlantic_beach (867 words)

	Northeast Florida and Panhandle - Free Online Travel Guide
		Fernandina Beach, St. Augustine, Pensacola, Daytona, Micanopy, Destin, and many other former resort towns founded in the 19th century have been revitalized, as people realize that northeastern Florida and the Panhandle are excellent historic and/or tourist destinations in their own right.
		Frame-Vernacular was and is a very popular style in Florida and the South, and it refers to a simple wood-frame house built according to the builders needs at the time and the resources at his disposal.
		Fernandina Beach is an excellent place to wander around, as this area of the city hasn't changed since the last buildings were built in the early 20th century.
	www.tripcart.com /usa-regions/Northeast-Florida-Panhandle,Architecture.aspx (994 words)

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		At the heart of Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach is located 32 miles northeast of Jacksonville and 192 miles north of Orlando.
		Fernandina Beach is the perfect place for a charming getaway, where you will find 13 miles of beautiful beaches, a 50-block area of Victorian homes, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and so much more.
		On the North Beach, nature is nestled among the sand dunes and tall strands of sea grass that serve as a sea turtle hatchery.
	www.florida.com /cities.htm (19094 words)

	Jacksonville Civil War
		The northernmost city on Florida's east coast, Fernandina Beach, which consolidated with Fernandina in 1951, is the only incorporated city on Amelia Island.
		At the outbreak of the Civil War, the Confederate flag was raised over Fernandina and Fort Clinch, but it was lowered in 1862, when the town was the target of a Union fleet.
		Amelia Island Museum of History is on 233 S. 3rd Street.
	members.aol.com /nonracists/jxcivwar.html (2066 words)

	Northeast Florida and Panhandle - Free Online Travel Guide
		On Amelia Island there are a number of paths along which you can ride your bike and appreciate the surrounding nature.
		There are plenty of trails within the maritime forests, but one place in particular it is nice to pedal around is Fort Clinch, on the northern part of the island.
		You ride through the remainder of the city southward, following the now-abandoned railway of what used to be a major train route to the coast.
	www.tripcart.com /usa-regions/Northeast-Florida-Panhandle,Biking.aspx (583 words)

	Articles The Island That Time Forgot :: nickselby.com
		At the turn of the century, Fernandina Beach was one of the most luxurious resort areas in the south.
		The most notable feature of the American Beach coastline today is the absence of the high-rise condominium and hotel towers that line the sand immediately to the north and south.
		The stretch of coastline controlled by the town is, like the beaches on the rest of Amelia Island, made up of fine white sand that gets sprinkled with sharks' teeth and fossils for about two hours before and after a tide change.
	nickselby.com /articles/print.htm?a=1786 (1102 words)

	Sun Villas Florida Direct for Florida holiday villas
		Encompassing Atlantic beaches as far south as Flagler County and inland rural communities west to Palatka, the region offers travelers timeless adventures through mysterious 17th-century forts, vast prairie lands and wide beaches lined with sand dunes.
		Fernandina Beach, the island's only town, showcases more than 50 blocks of restored Victorian neighborhoods, including a collection of grand, sherbet-hued mansions, called the "Silk Stocking District." Walking and home tours of the historic district are conducted from the Amelia Island Museum of History.
		For oceanside interludes, head to tiny Amelia Island, where visitors are greeted by miles of sandy beaches and blocks of lovingly restored Victorian mansions, many of which are now distinctive bed-and-breakfast inns.
	www.sunvillasfloridadirect.com /information_northeast.htm (3516 words)

	Go 2 Amelia - Things To Do (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Rolls-Royce centennial is celebrated at the 9th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance on the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.
		Over 4,000 years of Amelia Island's history is portrayed at this unique museum that invites you to learn this history through the narrations of docents, walking tour guides, lecturers, and instructors.
		The largest galleries in downtown Fernandina Beach, are the Art and Antique Center at 702 Centre Street and the Island Art Association.
	www.go2amelia.com /ThingsToDoLocally.htm (3559 words)

	Florida Vacation, Travel & Entertainment Information — West Palm Beach, Delray Beach and Fort Lauderdale- by VISIT ...
		Downtown West Palm Beach is one of the trendiest and hippest places to be and it boasts a significant history as well.
		Clematis Street began as the main thoroughfare of West Palm Beach in the early 20th century and connected the train station on the west with the ferry to Palm Beach Island on the east.
		At the end of the beach, there is a beautiful park where sunrises and sunsets are observed in their full majesty.
	www.visitflorida.com /cms/d/west_palm_beach_delray_beach_and_fort_lauderdale.php (1476 words)

	News Leader - Fernandina Beach, Florida (Amelia Island)
		George Thomas Davis, 91, of Fernandina Beach, died on June 1, 2006, at Baptist Medical Center Nassau.
		He installed the fountains in front of the county courthouse and the old Railway Station.
		Captain Davis was born in Fernandina on April 9, 1915, to William Jones Davis and Lucy Starbuck Davis, in his parents' house on North Third Street.
	www.fbnewsleader.com /articles/2006/06/03/obituaries/obitdavis.txt (305 words)

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		On behalf of the Amelia Cruizers Car Club and its charities, I would like to thank the city of Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, the post office for their assistance in our 10th Annual 8 Flags Car Show.
		Thank you for making it possible for the Amelia Cruizers to support Nassau County Council on Aging, Camden County Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, Children's Miracle Network, Florida Service Dogs Inc., and Justin Hess Scholarship Foundation.
		To submit a letter, include your name and a daytime phone number and send it to Nassau Neighbors, P.O. Box 1745, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035, fax to 261-4183, or e-mail to amelia.hart@ jacksonville.com.
	www.jacksonville.com /tu-online/stories/110106/nen_5878571.shtml (456 words)

	Jacksonville & the Beaches CVB Online : Tour Operators : Itineraries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Amelia Island is known as Florida's Golden Isle.
		Fernandina Beach, birthplace of the modern shrimping industry, is proud of this fact and has many seafood restaurants.
		An afternoon tour is sponsored by the Amelia Island Museum of History, housed in the old Nassau county jailhouse.
	www.jaxcvb.com /tour_travel/itineraries.asp (5061 words)

	Elderhostel : Program Unavailable
		Amelia Island is an unspoiled paradise, southernmost of the "Golden Isles" chain of Atlantic coast barrier islands stretching from North Carolina to Florida.
		Many Union soldiers who served Amelia Island during the war returned after the conflict, bringing their families and investing their ideas and money into the foundation of New Fernandina.
		Your afternoon is devoted to a journey through time in the Fernandina Beach historic district.
	www.elderhostel.org /programs/unavailable.asp?part=12627 (538 words)

	Travel Spot :: Palm Cove: Paradise by the beach in Tropical North Queensland
		There are a lot of palm trees by the beach!) into an internationally acclaimed tourist destination by the ocean.
		Known to have the cleanest public beaches in Australia, Palm Cove is famous for its spas and its wedding packages, and a dozen things more.
		The picnicking heritage is still maintained, as both tourists and residents make the wonderful beaches their weekend destinations.
	www.articlebiz.com /article/5397-1-palm-cove-paradise-by-the-beach-in-tropical-north-queensland (800 words)

	St Augustine Florida
		With over 400 years of history and 40 miles of beautiful beaches, this is a great place to visit.
		With the many fun things to do such as, enjoy beautiful beaches, tennis, golf, sightseeing, fishing and don't forget the wonderful weather, we look forward to seeing you here.
		Beaches, rivers, forests, golf courses, Intracoastal waterways, lakes, sports, marinas, campgrounds, state parks, bed and breakfasts, military bases, and......
	nefla.com /staug (1283 words)

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