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Fernandina Beach, Florida Fernandina Beach is a city in Nassau County in the state of Florida in the United States of America and on Amelia Island. The area was first inhabited by the Timucuan Indian tribe. Known as the 'Isle of 8 Flags', it had the following flags flown over it since 1562: France, Spain, Great Britain, Spain (again), the Patriots of Amelia Island, the Green Cross of Florida, Mexico, the Confederate States of America, and the United States. It is the only municipality in the United States that has flown eight different national flags.As of 2008, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city’s population to be 12,076. It is the county seat of Nassau County. Geography Fernandina Beach is located at 30°24′04″N 81°16′27″W / 30.4010°N 81.2742°W / 30.4010; -81.2742, approximately 25 miles northeast of downtown Jacksonville, Florida.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.8 km2 (10.7 sq mi), all land. It is the northern most city in Florida. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 10,549 people, 4,525 households, and 2,941 families residing in the city. The population density was 984.4 people per square mile (379.9/km2). There were 5,588 housing units at an average density of 521.5/sq mi (201.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.54% White, 16.19% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.There were 4,525 households out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.78.In the city the population was spread out with 20.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.The median income for a household in the city was $40,893, and the median income for a family was $54,806. Males had a median income of $36,179 versus $26,356 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,517. About 6.4% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over. Schools Southside Elementary School (PreK-2) Principal: Cindy Olson Emma Love Hardee Elementary School (3-5) Principal: Dr. Eric Larsen 'A' School Fernandina Beach Middle School (6-8) Principal: Dr. John Mazzella 'A' School Fernandina Beach High School (9-12) Principal: Jane Arnold The Isle of 8 Flags Circa 1000, native American bands associated with the Timucuan mound-building culture settled on the island, which they called Napoyca. They remained on Napoyca until the early 18th century. French flag French Huguenot explorer Jean Ribault became the first (recorded) European visitor to Napoyca in 1562, which he named Isle de Mai. Spanish flag In 1565, Spanish forces led by Pedro Menendez de Aviles drove the French from northeastern Florida, killing Ribault and approximately 350 other French colonists.In 1573, Spanish Franciscans established the Santa Maria mission on the island, which is named Isla de Santa Maria. The mission was abandoned in 1680 after the inhabitants refused a Spanish order to relocate. British raids forced the relocation of the Santa Catalina de Guale mission on Georgia's St. Catherines Island, to the abandoned Santa Maria mission on the island in 1685. In 1702, this mission was again abandoned when South Carolina's colonial governor, James Moore, led a joint British-Indian invasion of Florida. British flag Georgia's founder and colonial governor, James Oglethorpe, renamed the island 'Amelia Island' in honor of Princess Amelia (1710–1786), King George II's daughter, although the island was still a Spanish possession. After establishing a small settlement on the northwestern edge of the island, Oglethorpe negotiated with Spanish colonial officials for a transfer of the island to British sovereignty. Colonial officials agreed to the transfer, but the King of Spain nullified the agreement.The Treaty of Paris in 1763 ratifies Britain's victory in the Seven Years' War, ceding Florida to Britain in exchange for Havana and nullifying all Spanish land grants in Florida. The Proclamation of 1763 established St. Mary's River as East Florida's northeastern boundary. Spanish flag In 1783, the Second Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War and returns Florida to Spain. British inhabitants of Florida had to leave the province within 18 months unless they swore allegiance to Spain. In 1811, surveyor George J. F. Clarke plats the town of Fernandina, named in honor of Spain's King Ferdinand VII. North-American Patriots flag With the approval of President James Madison and Georgia Governor George Mathews in 1812-1813, insurgents known as the 'Patriots of Amelia Island' seize the island. After raising a Patriot flag, they replaced it with the United States flag. American gunboats under the command of Commodore Hugh Campbell maintained control of the island. On 15 May 1812, the British brig Sappho fired on Gunboat no. 168, which had fired on the loyalist merchant vessel Fernando to prevent her leaving. Outgunned, the American gunboat withdraws, which enables several vessels to escape from the port. Spanish flag Spanish pressure forced the American evacuation in 1813. Spanish forces erect Fort San Carlos on the island in 1816. Latin American Patriots' Green Cross of Florida flag Led by Gregor MacGregor in 1817, a colorful Scottish-born South American freedom fighter, 55 musketeers seize Fort San Carlos, claiming the island on behalf of 'the brethren of Mexico, Buenos Ayres, New Grenada and Venezuela'. Mac Gregor claimed to be Brigadier General of the armies of the United Provinces of New Grenada and Venezuela (where he had successfully fought and led troops), and general in chief of the armies for the two Floridas, commissioned by the Supreme Director of Mexico, South America. Mexican rebel flag Spanish soldiers forced MacGregor's withdrawal, but their attempt to regain complete control is foiled by American irregulars organized by Ruggles Hubbard and former Pennsylvania congressman Jared Irwin. Hubbard and Irwin later join forces with the French-born pirate Luis Aury, who lays claim to the island on behalf of the Republic of Mexico. US Navy forces drive Aury from the island, and President James Monroe vows to hold Amelia Island 'in trust for Spain.' Confederate flag On January 8, 1861, two days before Florida's secession, Confederate sympathizers (the Third Regiment of Florida Volunteers) took control of Fort Clinch, already abandoned by Federal workers who had been constructing the fort. General Robert E. Lee visits Fort Clinch in November 1861 and again in January 1862, during a survey of coastal fortifications. United States flag Union forces, consisting of 28 gunboats commanded by Commodore Samuel Dupont, restored Federal control of the island on March 3, 1862 and raise the American Flag. In January 1863, the first all-black regiment of former slaves recruited to fight for the Union is read Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation at Fernandina. Three weeks later they set sail up St. Mary's River to engage Confederate forces. Notable residents Notable current and former residents of Fernandina beach include:Raymond A. Brown(1915–2009), attorney whose clients includedBlack Liberation ArmymemberAssata Shakur, boxerRubin 'Hurricane' Carterand 'Dr. X' physicianMario Jascalevich. Attractions Amelia Island was chosen as the mystical land for the film “Pippi Longstocking” the 1988 Movie Site is today the red-haired Pippi’s home, Villa Villekulla, is a pink bed and breakfast inn named Posada San Carlos. The movie's plot summary is as follows; After her father's ship is carried off by a sudden storm, the spunky Pippi Longstocking is stranded with her horse, Alfonso,and her pet monkey, Mr. Neilson, and takes up residence in the old family home, which is thought by neighborhood children to be haunted. Soon, two children, Tommy and his sister Anika, venture into the house only to meet up with Pippi. The three soon become friends and get into various adventures together, including cleaning the floor with scrubbing shoes, dodging the 'splunks', going down a waterfall in barrels, and helping Pippi with the problem of having to go to an orphanage. Written by Amelia Chanowith There is further information about the movie at the IMDb.com website. Historic places Hoyt House, 804 Atlantic Avenue, Historic Nassau County Courthouse, 416 Centre Street United States Post Office, Custom House, and Courthouse (Fernandina, Florida, 1912), NE corner Centre and 4th streets Fort Clinchis a part of the Florida State Parks System. It is located on the northern end of Amelia Island. The fort was purchased by the state of Florida in 1935 and was opened to the public as one of Florida’s first state parks in 1938. Fort Clinch is named for General Duncan Lamont Clinch, a hero from the Second Seminole War. Construction on the fort began in 1847. Though construction on the fort was never completed it was used as a military post during The American Civil War, The Spanish-American War, and WWII. Today in addition to a glimpse at a part of America’s history the park offers visitors; several miles of beach, six miles of hiking trails, camping, fishing, a visitor center, and swimming in the Atlantic Ocean. SeeNational Register of Historic Places listings in Nassau County, Florida