Clay County 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.

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. President Grover Cleveland was the most prominent of such tourists; he had spring water shipped to the White House. Clay County's popularity among tourists peaked during the last three decades of the 19th century. It was later eclipsed by Henry Flagler's extension of the Florida East Coast Railway to points south such as Palm Beach and Miami.

The military has also played an important role in Clay County history. In 1939, Camp Blanding opened on Kingsley Lakein central Clay County. The Florida National Guard developed this 28,000 acre complex. DuringWorld War II, it trained over 90,000 troops and became the fourth largest 'city' in the state. In Green Cove Springs, Lee Field was a flight training center. After World War II, Lee Field became a base for the mothball fleet. Although Lee Field closed in the early 1960s, Camp Blanding continues to operate today. Clay County is also a popular choice of residence for military personnel who are stationed on bases in nearby Duval County (NAS Jacksonville,NS Mayport).

Fleming  Island

Fleming Island is located 15 miles from Jacksonville in Clay County. A master-planned community,Fleming Island is a complete hometown, designed to meet all of the needs of the people who live there and includes many unique communities including Fleming Island Plantation,Eagle Harbor, Hibernia Plantation and Margaret’s Walk.

Home-prices in developments such as Eagle Harbor,Pace Island,Fleming Island Plantation, Hibernia Plantation and Romeo Point range from about $90,000 up to $2 million, with the majority of homes being in the $200,000 to $300,000 range. The average home price for the entire area is $223,325.

This charming family oriented community is proud to offer its residents an abundance of amenities and attractions. These include an assortment of water parks, soccer fields, swimming pools, golf courses and tennis courts, all of which add to the already appealing area known as Fleming Island. In addition, there are numerous public boat ramps as well as a bike trail that stretches from Doctor’s Inlet to Black Creek and local lakes and waterways offer canoeing and fishing for the true outdoorsman.

Fleming Island schools, like all schools in Clay County, are highly rated and provide excellent educational opportunities for students. Child-care centers, elementary schools, middle schools, and a high school serve the children of Fleming Island.

Acres of undisturbed nature are full of wildlife and can be easily accessed from the miles of sidewalks, bike paths and trails that weave throughout the community. Everything in Fleming Island is readily available and easily accessible, making it a convenient and comfortable place for families, retirees and professionals to call home.