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History
Nassau County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 57,663. The U.S. Census Bureau 2008 estimate for the county was 69,835. The county seat is Fernandina Beach, Florida. Nassau County was created in 1824. It was named for the Duchy of Nassau in Germany.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,880 km² (726 sq mi). 1,688 km² (652 sq mi) of it is land and 192 km² (74 sq mi) of it is water, much of it in the Atlantic Ocean. The total area is 10.24% water. Fernandina Beach is located on Amelia Island, the county’s one inhabited island.
Incorporated City & Towns:
Unincorporated Areas: Amelia City | American Beach | Andrews | Boulogne | Bryceville | Chester | Crandall | Crawford | Dahoma | Dyal | Evergreen | Franklintown | Glenwood | Gross | Hedges | Hero | Ingle | Italia | Keene | Kent | Kings Ferry | Lessie | Nassau Village-Ratliff | Nassauville | O'Neil | Verdie | Yulee | Yulee Heights
Source: Wikipedia - Nassau County, Florida
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County Location in Florida
Nassau County, Florida
Founded: December 29, 1824
County Seat: Fernandina Beach
Total Area: 726 Square Miles
2000 Population: 57,663
Time Zone: Eastern
Nassau County Website
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"The Sunshine State"
Florida's location in the United States |
Florida - A state in the southeast United States bordering on the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Florida was admitted as the 27th state on March 3, 1845.
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Capital - Tallahassee
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Largest City - Jacksonville
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Bird - Mockingbird
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Flower - Orange Blossom
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Mammals - Florida Panther, Manatee, Bottle-nosed Dolphin
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Motto - In God We Trust
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Reptile - American Alligator
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Shell - Horse Conch
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Time Zones - Central and Eastern
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Tree - Sabal Palmetto
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67 Florida Counties
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