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Well, we all knew that Florida was at the center of the universe. Here, at
Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island we find the literal corner of Front and
Centre.
sign "Front and Center"
"Front & Center" |
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We found this Historic Marker near the intersection of Front and Centre
Streets. It commemorates a 1777 action against the British. |
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Fort Clinch State Park, Amelia Island, Florida. |
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This is an aerial photo of the fishing pier at Fort
Clinch State Park. At the right, top of the photo is Cumberland Island. The
water is part of the St. Mary's River. The next three photos were taken on
this pier. |
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Jerrold
Patz and Naimah on the Pier in
Fort Clinch State Park.
"Jerrold Patz" photo |
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College friends, David and Janet Hunter, on the Pier. It was their visit
that
prompted the tourist visit.
"David Hunter" "Janet Hunter" photo |
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Sea Birds Resting on Shore. |
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The old-growth canopy of foliage on the approach road to Fort Clinch. |
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Aerial photo and overview model of Fort Clinch. Construction of this
structure started in 1847, but it became obsolete and was never totally
completed.
It is now part of a State Park. |
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Detail photo of the wall embankment and its cannons. |
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A flag from the fort period: the 1864 US Flag with 35 stars, called "The
Grand Medallion".
US Flag 35
star flag |
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