The Northeast Regional Center serves seven counties: Nassau, Duval, St. Johns, Flagler, Volusia, Clay, and Putnam. Click on the county to see some of the sites that are open and interpreted for the public. Check back as these pages are continually being updated.
Nassau
Duval
Clay
St. Johns
Putnam
Flagler
Volusia
Nassau County
Nassau is the furthest northeast county in the region. Many of the archaeological resources are located along the coast and within the vicinity of the county seat, Fernandina Beach.
Ft. Clinch State Park
Website: www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch/
Amelia Island Museum of History
Bosque Bello Cemetery
Duval County
Duval County/City of Jacksonville Duval/City of Jacksonville contains more recorded historic resources than any other community in the state of Florida. With over 5500 historic and archaeological sites, there is something for everyone here!
Kingsley Plantation National Historic Site Website:
http://www.nps.gov/archive/timu/indepth/kingsley/kingsley_home.htm
Ft. Caroline National MemorialWebsite:
http://www.nps.gov/archive/timu/indepth/foca/foca_home.htm
Camp Milton
Clay County
Nestled in the east bank of the St Johns River, Clay County is historically known for its therapeutic warm springs and mild climate. Clay Count was developed in 1858, from Duval County land, and named after Kentucky Senator Henry clay. President Grover Cleveland is one of many historic figures drawn to area throughout the 19th century.
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
Website: http://www.floridastateparks.org/goldhead/default.cfm
St. Johns County
Archaeological Ordinances:
St. Augustine Archaeology Ordinance (PDF 81KB)
Established in 1821, County is one of two of Florida’s original counties, alongside Escambia County. Most known for its coastal communities and its county seat St Augustine (the oldest city in the United States). offers an abundance of cultural and natural heritage sites for visitors. Beautiful rural and inter coastal vistas are also plentiful and worth visiting on your way to any of the sites throughout the county.
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
Website: http://www.fountainofyouthflorida.com/
Fort Matanzas
Website: http://www.nps.gov/foma/ and http://fortmatanzas.areaparks.com/
Ximenez-Fatio House
Website: http://www.ximenezfatiohouse.org/ and http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/histarch/ximenez.htm
Putnam County
Putnam County spreads to either side of the St. Johns River, boasting scenic river views and lush undulating landscape around the its county seat of Palatka. Putnam County was named for Benjamin A Putnam, first president of the Florida Historic Society and a veteran of the First Seminole War.
Mt Royal
Website: http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/archaeology/projects/mountroyal/
Ravine Gardens
Website: http://www.floridastateparks.org/ravinegardens/default.cfm
Flagler County
Flagler County is the fastest growing county in Florida. Home to Marineland, Bulow Plantation State Historic Site, and the Florida Agricultural Museum, Flagler County hosts a myriad of intriguing cultural heritage sites and beautiful natural habitats for local flora and fauna.
Princess Place Preserve
Website: http://www.flaglerparks.com/princess/preserve.htm
Mala Compra Plantation
Website: http://www.flaglerlibrary.org/history/MalaCompra/MalaCom.htm
Volusia County
Archaeological Ordinances:
New Smyrna Beach Ordinance (PDF 1.7MB)
Ponce Inlet Ordinance (PDF 1MB)
Volusia County was developed in 1854 with a population of a mere 600 people. The county is named for the small river community of Volusia, an important military supply depot during the second Seminole War. The coastal county is now home to more than 400,000 people. With 47 miles of beachfront and destinations including Daytona Beach, Ormond, Beach, and New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County is a popular vacation area. In addition to beach related attractions, Volusia County is perhaps most known for its sugar mill ruins, however visitors should also consider the 19th and 20th century house museums, significant military sites, and prehistoric shell mound sites. (http://volusiahistory.com/)
Pioneer Settlement
Website: http://www.volusia.k12.fl.us/curriculum/SocialStdy/PIONEER.htm
Old Fort Park
Website: http://volusiahistory.com/oldfort.htm
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
Website: http://www.floridastateparks.org/bulowplantation/default.cfm
Website: Turtle Mound - National Park Service Website
Turtle Mound - Volusia County Website
Spruce Creek Preserve
Website: Spruce Creek - Volusia County Website
Tomoka State Park
Website: Tomoka - State Parks Website
