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breakfast inns, and Florida’s oldest saloon—the Palace Saloon. Follow Centre Street to the Fernandina Harbor Marina, where shrimp and charter boats rest on the Intracoastal Waterway, providing a glimpse of the marina as it has been for more than 100 years.
BRYCEVILLE A small community in the southwestern part of Nassau
County, Bryceville lies at the intersection of U.S. Highway 301 and State Road 200. This unincorporated area is ideal for those who want to indulge in the serenity of country living. As with other small communities in western Nassau County, Bryceville is considered a commuter town with single-family homes. Cary State Forest is the epicenter of Bryceville’s recreation. One of the original Florida State Forests, this vast woodland provides visitors a variety of recreational activities including hiking, camping and horseback riding.
CALLAHAN Callahan is a rural town located in the southwestern section
of Nassau County. Most residents are commuters that work in surrounding areas, such as Jacksonville. Potential residents will find single-family homes, large properties, duplexes and several subdivisions to choose from. Callahan is home to a number of churches and civic organizations. In an effort to educate the community about Callahan’s rich heritage, the West Nassau Historical Society holds an annual Railroad Days Festival to celebrate its time as an active rail camp. Residents of Callahan spend their leisure time participating in various outdoor activities. For those who enjoy golfing, Deerfield Lakes Golf Course is a public, 18-hole course located within the town.
HILLIARD Located in the northwestern section of Nassau County,
Hilliard is a small, rural town that still has an active farming community. The area was introduced to farming in 1909 when North Florida Fruit and Truck Farms began selling farmland. Residential options include single-family homes and apartments. Hilliard residents are very involved in their community, taking part in many of the local events. The town has numerous parks and recreational sites, such as Ralph E. Simmons State Forest, Oxford Street Park and the North Florida Motorcross Park (located five miles north of Hilliard). Furthermore, Hilliard is home to the Jacksonville Air Route Traffic Control Center, which coordinates most commercial and civilian air traffic in the southeastern region.
YULEE The growing community of Yulee is west of Amelia Island
and the Intracoastal Waterway. The largest unincorporated area of Nassau County, Yulee consists primarily of residential communities. Housing options include waterfront properties, planned communities and apartments. Yulee is experiencing an increase in commercial and industrial development. Small business and service sectors are emerging throughout the area, with a major commercial presence along State Road A1A. Residents enjoy hunting, fishing and golfing at White Oak Plantation’s private course. Also located in Yulee, the White Oak Conservation Center is a wildlife breeding, research and training facility.
ST. JOHNS COUNTY
{Hastings, Julington Creek, Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, St. Johns}
HASTINGS Located southwest of St. Augustine, the town of Hastings
is home to many commuters who work in St. Augustine, Jacksonville and Palatka. This rural community retains its rich agricultural history, including the title “Potato Capital of Florida.” Hastings is the packing and shipping center for the potato farm area of St. Johns, Flagler and Putnam counties. State Road 207 is the main highway and connects Hastings with St. Augustine and Palatka. Since the expansion of State Road 207, the town has seen an emergence of new development. Hastings offers farmsteads, single-family homes and subdivisions.
JULINGTON CREEK Julington Creek lies in the northwestern part of St. Johns
County. With more than 1,200 acres of nature preserves, Julington Creek offers a variety of residential options including townhouses, single-family houses, condominiums and luxury estates. Residents enjoy an abundance of recreational amenities, including the Champions Club at Julington Creek, an 18-hole golf course that meanders through wooded areas and around neighborhoods. Residents also enjoy the convenience of major shopping centers.
The Switzerland and Fruit Cove communities are located
east of the St. Johns River and south of Mandarin in northwest St. Johns County. Switzerland is just south of Fruit Cove along the eastern bank of the St. Johns River. These pastoral communities are great for those who wish to enjoy the benefits of a country setting while being near the urban amenities of
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