Nassau County

https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/

Physical Address

96135 Nassau Place, Suite 2

Yulee, FL 32097

Mailing Address

96135 Nassau Place, Suite 2

Yulee, FL 32097

Phone: (904)-530-6000

Nassau County History 

Nassau County is one of the oldest counties in Florida, dating to c.1824. Of course, the history in the county precedes that date extensively. Numerous archaeological sites in the county record evidence of prehistoric communities, and Nassau was the site of early European contact, dating to 1562, with the arrival of the French on present day Amelia Island. The County has seen occupation by the French, English, Spanish, and Americans, and Revolutionary War and Civil War action. Nassau County tells the story of industry, agriculture, seafaring, railroads, tourism, and life in early Florida in general. Florida names familiar to the state’s history such as Yulee, Plant, Kingsley, Reed, Delaney, and Lewis, all have ties to Nassau County.

Sites in Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island have been well-documented and preserved, but the rest of Nassau County is also home to centuries of history that have not had the same level of protection and preservation. Many towns associated with 19th century industry in Nassau County have been lost to time, such as Italia, Crandall, and Romulus. Other small towns still have a few structures remaining. Cemeteries dot the landscape of Nassau County, home to early settlers, pioneers, and families, many of whom still have descendants in the area. The history of Nassau County is vital to understanding the development