The Historic District in Fernandina Beach encompasses a 50 block area in the downtown section. It was named as an Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places because of the high concentration of structures dating from the latter part of the 19th century.

The Florida Railroad Company platted the town and issued the first map of Fernandina in 1857. In 1876, fire destroyed the original buildings from from the docks to 3rd street. Another fire, in 1883, destroyed the south side from 2nd to 3rd street.

There are many beautiful homes from the turn of the century that have been restored to their original condition.

Take a Photo Tour of historic Fernandina Beach.