Vilano Beach in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Nease House

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 12, 2023

1. Nease House Marker

Inscription. The Nease park site was the residence of Allen D. Nease. In 1951, Nease constructed his beach house. He hired architect Raliegh Pert, who he assisted with the design of his home with the Florida coastal landscape in mind. The unique interior of this home reflects the owner's professional forestry background, with heart pine wood floors, 12-inch bald cypress wall planking, native hardwood ceiling planking and solid bald cypress ceiling beams in the living room. Mr. Nease was a pioneer of Florida's reforestation and conservation efforts in the mid-20th century.

Erected by St. Johns County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.

Location. 29° 55.616′ N, 81° 17.752′ W. Marker is in Vilano Beach, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is on Coastal Highway (Florida Route A1A) 0.1 miles north of Gardner Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3171 Coastal Highway, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in First Coast

and in Greater Jacksonville.

It is also in the American South

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Nease House (within shouting distance of this marker); Allen D. Nease (within shouting distance of this marker); Surfside Dance Hall and Bathhouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Haley's Court Sign (approx. 0.7 miles away); Vilano Beach Casino (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Francis and Mary Usina Bridge (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Mose (approx. 1.6 miles away); Changing Times and Seas (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vilano Beach.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Fort Mose (was approx.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 12, 2023

2. Nease House Marker

1.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,765 times since then and 201 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.