Nassau County

Nassau County is located in Northeast Florida bordering Georgia on the north, the Atlantic Ocean on the east, and Duval and Baker County. 

Nassau County was established from St. Johns County in 1824 and named for the Nassau Sound, which separates Nassau and Duval counties. The name comes from the capital of the Bahamas, which was named for the Duchy of Nassau, a former German state. 

Northeast Florida Region
Jacksonville, Florida Metro Area

County Seat (City)

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Population - 2000
57,663
Population - 2010
73,314
Population - 2015 Est
76,536
Land Area (sq mi)
649
Water Area (sq mi)
77
Total Area (sq mi)
726
Average Rainfall
49
Temperature - Average High
82
Temperature - Average Low
56

Localities in Nassau County, FL

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Florida Office of Economic & Demographic Research - Nassau County
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Nassau County Public School District

Nassau County School District is one the largest school districts in Florida. The district home to over 25 public schools, including alternative schools and charter schools.

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Amelia Island Montessori School

Amelia Island Montessori School (AIMS) is an independent school in Fernandina Beach, Florida, offering a private education true to the original Maria Montessori philosophy.

Bryceville Elementary School
Callahan Elementary School
Callahan Intermediate School
Callahan Middle School
Emma Love Hardee Elementary
Fernandina Beach High School
Fernandina Beach Middle School
Fernandina Beach News Leader
Hilliard Elementary School
Hilliard Middle-Senior High School
Nassau County Adult High School
Nassau County Parks and Recreation

Nassau County features 19 park locations to provide entertainment and enrichment in North Florida’s natural environment.

Nassau County Public Library

The Nassau County Public Library has 5 branches in Bryceville, Callahan, Fernandina Beach, Hilliard, and Yulee.

Nassau County Record
Nassau Virtual School
Port of Fernandina
Southside Elementary School
The Book Loft

Take a step back in time and let your nostalgia take over at this old fashioned book store! They have lots of different genres of books including many Florida history books and autographed first editions.

West Nassau County High School
Yulee Elementary School
Yulee High School
Yulee Middle School
Yulee Primary School