Fernandina Beach in Nassau County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Nassau County Historic Courthouse
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 12, 2012
1. Nassau County Historic Courthouse Marker
Inscription.
Nassau County Historic Courthouse. . The 1891 Nassau County Courthouse is one of only a few remaining courthouses in Florida built in the late 19th century. An excellent example of the Italianate style, it features a square domed tower with cupola, brick corbelling, bracketed cornice, brick pilasters, arched windows, granite sills, and arcaded entrances with cast iron columns. Its architect, A.E. McClure, was from Jacksonville, but designed notable buildings throughout Florida, including the Lake City Agricultural College, forerunner of the University of Florida. The building's cornerstone was inscribed with the date 1891 and was scheduled to be laid on December 16 of that year, but the ceremony was delayed until April 12, 1892. Renovations to the courthouse include the 1926 addition of a vault for the recording office and a bell that was cast by Meneely and Co. of West Troy, New York. The bell served as part of the city's fire alarm until the mid-1930s. The clock was added to the bell tower in 1977. The courthouse is the tallest building in the Fernandina Beach Historic District and has served the county's judicial and governmental needs since its construction.,
A Florida Heritage Site.
The 1891 Nassau County Courthouse is one of only a few remaining courthouses in Florida built in the late 19th century. An excellent example of the Italianate style, it features a square domed tower with cupola, brick corbelling, bracketed cornice, brick pilasters, arched windows, granite sills, and arcaded entrances with cast iron columns. Its architect, A.E. McClure, was from Jacksonville, but designed notable buildings throughout Florida, including the Lake City Agricultural College, forerunner of the University of Florida. The building's cornerstone was inscribed with the date 1891 and was scheduled to be laid on December 16 of that year, but the ceremony was delayed until April 12, 1892. Renovations to the courthouse include the 1926 addition of a vault for the recording office and a bell that was cast by Meneely & Co. of West Troy, New York. The bell served as part of the city's fire alarm until the mid-1930s. The clock was added to the bell tower in 1977. The courthouse is the tallest building in the Fernandina Beach Historic District and has served the county's judicial and governmental needs since its construction.
A Florida Heritage Site
Erected 2009 by The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-686.)
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is April 12, 1962.
Location. 30° 40.259′ N, 81° 27.684′ W. Marker is in Fernandina Beach, Florida, in Nassau County. Marker is on Centre Street near S 5th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fernandina Beach FL 32034, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding Nassau County Historic Courthouse. as mentioned - National Register of Historic Places:
Fernandina Beach Historic District (added 1973 - - #73000593)
♦ Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
♦ Architect, builder, or engineer: Barber,George W., et al., Schuyler,Robert
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 12, 2012
2. Nassau County Historic Courthouse Marker, looking east, Centre and S 5th Street
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♦ Architectural Style: Queen Anne, Italianate
♦ Area of Significance: Politics/Government, Transportation, Exploration/Settlement, Architecture, Commerce
♦ Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1850-1874
♦ Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic
♦ Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 12, 2012
3. Nassau County Historic Courthouse Marker, looking west along Centre Street
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 12, 2012
4. Nassau County Historic Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 652 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on August 17, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 18, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.