Green Cove Springs Historic District, historic district in Florida, United States
Green Cove Springs Historic District is a neighborhood in Florida containing buildings from the 1800s and early 1900s. The streets are lined with trees and feature homes with wide porches, wooden siding, and decorative trims that reflect local building styles.
The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1991. It covers 78 historic buildings and one structure within boundaries set by Bay Street, the CSX railroad tracks, Center Street, Orange Avenue, St. Elmo Street and St. Johns Road. The Clay County Courthouse, built in 1889, and the Old Jail, built in 1890 and used as a jail until 1973, stand among its buildings.
The district's name comes from the natural springs that have drawn people for generations. Local residents maintain the historic buildings as a way to honor their connection to this past and keep the town's identity alive.
The district is easy to explore on foot and offers several hours of walking through quiet streets. Some buildings are open to the public and feature small museums or displays about local history.
The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1991, and takes in 78 historic buildings plus one structure. Its boundaries run along Bay Street, the CSX railroad tracks, Center Street, Orange Avenue, St. Elmo Street and St. Johns Road.
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