Fernandina Beach in Nassau County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Egmont Plantation
A Casualty of the Revolutionary War
Photographed By Jay Kravetz, July 13, 2017
1. Egmont Plantation Marker
Inscription.
Egmont Plantation. A Casualty of the Revolutionary War. This site was part of an indigo plantation belonging to the estate of John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont. After Lord Perceval’s death in 1770, his executors sent Stephen Egan to manage the East Florida estate. Under Egan’s supervision, Egmont became a prosperous indigo plantation. However in 1776 the plantation was plundered and destroyed by the Georgia Militia, causing Egan to flee with his family and the Egan slaves. They took shelter in another plantation on the St. John’s River, closer to the safety of British troops in St. Augustine.
This site was part of an indigo plantation belonging to the estate of John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont. After Lord Perceval’s death in 1770, his executors sent Stephen Egan to manage the East Florida estate. Under Egan’s supervision, Egmont became a prosperous indigo plantation. However in 1776 the plantation was plundered and destroyed by the Georgia Militia, causing Egan to flee with his family and the Egan slaves. They took shelter in another plantation on the St. John’s River, closer to the safety of British troops in St. Augustine.
Erected 2017 by Amelia Island Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Location. 30° 40.128′ N, 81° 26.431′ W. Marker is in Fernandina Beach, Florida, in Nassau County. Marker is at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue (State Road A1A) and North Wolff Street, on the right when traveling west on Atlantic Avenue. The marker is in Egans Creek Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2201 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach FL 32034, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding Egmont Plantation. The 18th century Egmont Plantation covered the northern portion of Amelia Island. Its principal crop was indigo, grown to produce a signature shade of blue dye for the textile industry.
Photographed By Jay Kravetz, July 13, 2017
2. Egmont Plantation Marker
Photographed By Jay Kravetz, July 13, 2017
3. Egmont Plantation Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2017, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,039 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2017, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
