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

Allen D. Nease

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 12, 2023

1. Allen D. Nease Marker

Inscription. Allen D. Nease (1914-1984) served as the State's first county forester and was a pioneer in Florida's reforestation and conservation efforts in the mid-20th Century. As a forester, he planted over 55 million pine trees throughout north Florida, earning the nickname, "Pine Tree Johnny Appleseed." In 1951, Nease constructed his beach house. He hired architect Raliegh Pert, who assisted him with the design of his home with the Florida coastal landscape in mind. Nease was heavily involved in local community organizations, including the School Board, where he served as Chair. In addition, Nease aided St. Johns County in acquiring two important historic sites, the Osceola Capture Site and Fort Peyton Site for conservation.

Erected by St. Johns County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 29° 55.614′ N, 81° 17.769′ W. Marker is in Vilano Beach, Florida, in St. Johns County. It can be reached from Coastal Highway (Florida Route A1A) 0.1 miles north of Gardner Street. Marker is located behind the

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house at the entrance to the boardwalk. 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, this marker is in First Coast

and in Greater Jacksonville.

It is also in the American South.

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: Nease House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Nease House (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

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 12, 2023

2. Allen D. Nease Marker

(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. 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 537 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.