Amelia Island is part of the Sea Islands located off the coasts of the United States from South Carolina down to Florida. At its widest point, Amelia Island is four miles wide; it is 13 miles long. The communities of Amelia City and Fernandina Beach are both located on the island. Fernandina Marina lies at the center of this fascinating little island in the heart of Fernandina Beach. The island was named after Princess Amelia, the daughter of King George II of England.
Fernandina Beach is known as the "Isle of 8 Flags" because, at one time or another, it has had eight flags flown over it since the middle of the 16th century. These are France, Spain (twice), Great Britain, Mexico, the Green Cross of Florida, the flag of the Confederacy (the Navy Jack) and, of course, the flag of the United States of America.
About 45 minutes into a western inlet lies a natural deep water harbor called Port of Fernandina. The port provides terminal services to more than a dozen pulp and paper mills scattered around the state. It also serves a number of container lines into and out of several countries in South America; namely, Columbia, Haiti, Ecuador, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic to name a few.
Fort Clinch is located on a peninsula at the most northern point of Amelia Island. Although the current fortification had not been built until the 1800s, troops have been garrisoned there at various periods since 1736. This is due mostly because of its strategic location with respect to Cumberland Sound and St Marys River.
St Marys River (that's right; spelling it with an apostrophe is actually incorrect) is the southernmost point in the state of Georgia and forms part of its border with Florida. There is actually a real river called the Styx (not to be confused with the mythical boundary between Earth and Hell) from which St Marys River emerges as a tiny stream. Cumberland Sound is a strait between Georgia and Florida that flows into St Marys River (or out of, depending on your prospective).
Fort Clinch, one of the best preserved 19th century fortifications, became part of the Florida state park system in 1935. Visitors may enjoy beachcombing, sunbathing and swimming. There are self-guided nature trails, youth camping facilities and a family campground. Daily tours are conducted of the Fort as are reenactments of how the soldiers lived in the garrison.
In the waters of Fort Clinch State Park, where the rocks are awash at high mean tide, it is possible to catch loads of tiger-striped Sheephead fish as large as eight pounds or bigger, along with the occasional Fernandina Speckled Sea Trout. At high tide, when the rocks are completely submerged, you can add one or two redfish to your haul for the day.
This quiet, unassuming little island has significance both commercially and historically. Fernandina Marina and surrounding areas are a pleasant place to live. It also seems like a fun and intriguing place to visit. The marina is run by a full-time manager, four assistant dockmasters, an accountant and a maintenance engineer.
Fernandina Beach is known as the "Isle of 8 Flags" because, at one time or another, it has had eight flags flown over it since the middle of the 16th century. These are France, Spain (twice), Great Britain, Mexico, the Green Cross of Florida, the flag of the Confederacy (the Navy Jack) and, of course, the flag of the United States of America.
About 45 minutes into a western inlet lies a natural deep water harbor called Port of Fernandina. The port provides terminal services to more than a dozen pulp and paper mills scattered around the state. It also serves a number of container lines into and out of several countries in South America; namely, Columbia, Haiti, Ecuador, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic to name a few.
Fort Clinch is located on a peninsula at the most northern point of Amelia Island. Although the current fortification had not been built until the 1800s, troops have been garrisoned there at various periods since 1736. This is due mostly because of its strategic location with respect to Cumberland Sound and St Marys River.
St Marys River (that's right; spelling it with an apostrophe is actually incorrect) is the southernmost point in the state of Georgia and forms part of its border with Florida. There is actually a real river called the Styx (not to be confused with the mythical boundary between Earth and Hell) from which St Marys River emerges as a tiny stream. Cumberland Sound is a strait between Georgia and Florida that flows into St Marys River (or out of, depending on your prospective).
Fort Clinch, one of the best preserved 19th century fortifications, became part of the Florida state park system in 1935. Visitors may enjoy beachcombing, sunbathing and swimming. There are self-guided nature trails, youth camping facilities and a family campground. Daily tours are conducted of the Fort as are reenactments of how the soldiers lived in the garrison.
In the waters of Fort Clinch State Park, where the rocks are awash at high mean tide, it is possible to catch loads of tiger-striped Sheephead fish as large as eight pounds or bigger, along with the occasional Fernandina Speckled Sea Trout. At high tide, when the rocks are completely submerged, you can add one or two redfish to your haul for the day.
This quiet, unassuming little island has significance both commercially and historically. Fernandina Marina and surrounding areas are a pleasant place to live. It also seems like a fun and intriguing place to visit. The marina is run by a full-time manager, four assistant dockmasters, an accountant and a maintenance engineer.
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