Railway Express Agency Depot in HDR

Florida’s First Atlantic to Gulf Railroad

The Florida Railroad Company was incorporated January 8, 1853, with David L. Yulee as president. The line received both federal and state land grants. Despite early financial difficulties, construction was begun from Fernandina, where the main office was located, in 1856. The Final trackage to Cedar Key was lain March 1, 1861, and Florida had its first cross-state railroad.

Historic downtown Fernandina Beach is situated along the Amelia River, south of the port facilities, along the railroad tracks and across from the Fernandina Harbor Marina. The compact placement allows easy exploring of this city’s best known features. However, this charming area is filled with small shops, restaurants and historic buildings and touring time seems to disappear as rapidly as the setting sun. Luckily, many downtown establishments keep evening hours and you can continue to bask in the ambiance of this quaint little town far into the night.

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HDR NOTES:  This is a single image shot daylight, handheld; processed Photomatix 4, Topaz Detail, PS, Texture Overlay.