Clay County, Florida
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Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 140,814. The U.S. Census Bureau 2008 estimate for the county was 184,727. The county seat is Green Cove Springs, Florida.

Clay County was created on December 31, 1858, from a section of Duval County. Its name is in honor of Henry Clay, a famous American statesman, member of the U.S. Senate from Kentucky, and the U.S. Secretary of State in the 19th century.

Clay County was once a popular destination for tourists visiting from the northern states. The therapeutic, warm springs and mild climate were major draws for visitors. Steamboats brought them to various hotels in Green Cove Springs - the St. Elmo, Clarendon and the Oakland. President Grover Cleveland was the most prominent of such tourists; he had spring water shipped to the White House.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 644 square miles (1,667 km²), of which, 601 square miles (1,557 km²) of it is land and 43 square miles (110 km²) of it (6.62%) is water.

Incorporated Cities & Towns:

Unincorporated Areas: Lake Asbury | Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace| Belmore | Clay Hill | Doctors Inlet | Fleming Island | Lake Geneva | Lakeside | McRae | Middleburg | Oakleaf | Virginia Village

Source: Wikipedia - Clay County, Florida
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Clay County, Florida

Founded: December 31, 1858

County Seat: Green Cove Springs

Total Area: 644 Square Miles

2000 Population: 140,814

Time Zone: Eastern

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