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The History of Clay County |
 The county was named for Henry Clay a Senator from Kentucky. |
Clay County was created on December 31st 1858 with Middleburg being named the county seat until 1859 when residents voted Whitesville the new county seat. Green Cove Springs was named the county seat in 1871 where it remains today. |
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| Green Cove Springs |
Orange Park |
Middleburg
was originally
known as Gary's Ferry and was once known as Whitesville.
Middleburg is considered the second oldest settlement in the
United States - St. Augustine being the oldest. The settlement
officially became known as Middleburg on September 8, 1883.
The oldest home in Clay County is located in Middleburg.
The Clark -Chalker House was built in 1835 for Captain Clark, his
staff and officers which were stationed at Fort Heilman. |
Keystone Heights |
| Hibernia (Fleming Island) | Penny Farms | Camp Blanding | |
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Contact
the Historic Society at (904) 284-9644
Clay County Historical
Society P.O. Box 1202
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
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