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| House on Sale in Florida |
Do you want to see a beach house on sale in Florida with perpetual gorgeous views of the Atlantic Ocean? United Country Auction Services is selling three condos located 500 feet from the warm sandy beaches near historical Fernandina Beach. Rare are Florida condo sales in Ocean View Villas at auction. The prime location near historical attributes of Fernandina Beach, ocean beaches, parks, and golf courses makes this a Do Not Miss auction.
The history of Fernandina Beach, the Isle of Eight Flags, extends from the mid-1500s to prominence as a resort city in northeast Florida. Set on Amelia Islands, the 3-bed, 3.5 bath house for sale in Florida is 1.7 miles from the rich heritage of entertainment, dining, and shopping in downtown Fernandina Beach.Its large decks overlook the glistening waves and leisure activities at Wolf Park across the street and Clinch State Park in the back yard. They features garage parking with elevators and secure fenced inside storage for all of your family’s toys.
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| Florida Condo Sales |
The Florida condo sales at this onsite multi-property auction will take place on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. under the Blue and White tent at 2705 Dolphin Avenue, Fernandina Beach FL 32034. Buyers can bid online now at onlineonlyauctions.com. Call Certified Auctioneer/Broker Myers Jackson at 1-800-726-0065 for details.
Historical Attributes of Fernandina Beach
Amelia Island is named for Amelia, the daughter of King George II of England. Over the past 450 years and more, many peoples sought out the region now known as the City of Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. They have left behind a unique and diverse cultural fabric. Amelia Island is located south of Cumberland Island on the south end of the Sea Islands. The Timucuan bands of Native Americans left mounds, a sign of their presence on Napoyca (Amelia Island).
In 1562, Jean Ribault, a French Huguenot explorer, claimed the island and named it Isle de Mai. However, a few years later, Pedro Menendez de Aviles of Spain conquered hundreds of French colonists and claimed the territory at Isla de Santa Maria.
Spanish Franciscans established the Santa Maria Mission and kept it going until 1680 when they left. British raids on St. Catherine’s Island in Georgia forced missionaries there to move to the Santa Maria Mission. However, in 1702, South Carolina invaded Florida with British/Indian troops and the mission was again abandoned.
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| Florida Condo Sales |
After the Treaty of Paris in 1763, Florida was awarded to Britain but at the end of the Revolutionary Way, Florida returned to the Spanish flag. The town of Fernandina, was platted in 1811, and named in honor of King Ferdinand VII of Spain. Nonetheless, the Patriots of Amelia Island seized the island until the Spanish forced American evacuations in 1813 and built Fort San Carlos on the island. American Patriots of the Green Cross of Florida seized the fort and flew the Mexican rebel flag until U.S. President James Monroe vowed to hold Amelia Island in trust for Spain.
Confederates tool control in 1861 before Florida seceded from the Union but Union forces restored the United States flag over the island on March 3, 1862. In January 1863 at Fernandina, the Emancipation Proclamation was read to the first regiment of former slaves who fought for the Union.
