Green Cove Springs in Clay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Old Clay County Courthouse

Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 10, 2013

1. Old Clay County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. When Clay County was created in 1858 by the Florida Legislature, Middleburg was named as temporary county seat. As a result of an 1859 election, Whitesville (Webster), became the official county court site. Clay County's 1st courthouse was located there. In 1871, Green Cove Springs was chosen as the new county seat. Courts met there in 1872, but it was 1874 before a 2 story frame courthouse was completed. In 1889, a new, large 2-story brick building was ready for use. The Old Clay County Courthouse served as the seat of county government until 1973. This structure was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Erected 1977 by The Clay County Historical Society in Cooperation with Department of State. (Marker Number F-276.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 29° 59.483′ N, 81° 41.096′ W. Marker is in Green Cove Springs, Florida, in Clay County. Marker is on Walnut Street near Brabantio Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 915 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs FL 32043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Remember Our Fallen (a few steps from this marker); The Village Improvement Association Woman's Club

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Augusta Savage - Sculptor, Teacher, Civil Rights Activist (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. Applegate House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Green Cove Springs (approx. half a mile away); Dedicated To Those Who Served (approx. one mile away); Hickory Grove Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Green Cove Springs.

Regarding Old Clay County Courthouse. National Register of Historic Places:
Clay County Courthouse (added 1975 - - #75000546)
Green Cove Springs
♦ Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
♦ Architect, builder, or engineer: McClure,A.E.
♦ Architectural Style: No Style Listed
♦ Area of Significance: Politics/Government, Architecture
♦ Period of Significance: 1875-1899
♦ Owner: Local
♦ Historic Function: Government
♦ Historic Sub-function: Courthouse
♦ Current Function: Government, Recreation And Culture

Old Clay County Courthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 10, 2013

2. Old Clay County Courthouse and Marker

Old Clay County Courthouse Marker along Walnut Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 10, 2013

3. Old Clay County Courthouse Marker along Walnut Street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 990 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.