COMMUNITY LANDMARKS

Honoring Clay County Historic Landmarks

From historic schools and churches to neighborhoods, cemeteries, businesses, parks, and gathering places, community landmarks tell the story of the people who lived, worked, worshipped, and built African American life in Clay County. Explore the locations that continue to connect our past with future generations.

ARCHIVE NO. CL001

Green Cove Springs Black Schoolhouse Severely Damaged By Fire

The Clay County Line · March 24, 2004 · 1 page

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ARCHIVE NO. CL005

The Hicks Ice House

This building is where the iceman stored blocks of ice used by community members.

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ARCHIVE NO. CL009

History of Mt. Zion AME Church

Preserving the history, faith, and enduring legacy of one of Clay County's historic African American churches.

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ARCHIVE NO. CL013

Clay High School Boys Basketball – Post-Integration, Late 1960s

This is an important photograph documenting school integration and athletics in Clay County.

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ARCHIVE NO. CL002

Pleasant Point Cemetery

Preserving the Stories of Those Who Came Before Us.

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ARCHIVE NO. CL006

Dunbar High School Student Group Photograph

Unidentified student group, date unknown. AAHSCCFL is seeking information about the class, year, and individuals pictured.

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ARCHIVE NO. CL010

And Then, There's Maude!

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ARCHIVE NO. CL010

And Then, There's Maude!

Celebrating the dedication and enduring legacy of Maude Burroughs Jackson, whose tireless work helped preserve and share the history, culture, and heritage of Hill Top and the Middleburg community.

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ARCHIVE NO. CL014

Community Landmark

In Development

ARCHIVE NO. CL003

Vera Francis Hall Park

Where Community, History, and Recreation Come Together

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ARCHIVE NO. CL007

Legendary Coaches in Early Clay Schools 1876-1967

Remembering the coaches, educators, and mentors who shaped generations of students in Clay County's early schools.

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ARCHIVE NO. CL011

Dunbar High: More Than a School.

Former students reflect on the school, friendships, and community that shaped generations.

Clay Today • September 10, 2026 • 2 pages

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ARCHIVE NO. CL015

Community Landmark

In Development

ARCHIVE NO. CL004

Magnolia Lake State Park

A Place of Recreation, Resilience & Remembrance

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ARCHIVE NO. CL008

Heritage Walking Tour of Central Green Cove Spring

Explore the historic places, people, and stories that shaped the heritage of central Green Cove Springs.

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ARCHIVE NO. CL012

Dunbar High School Reunion Memorabilia – 2016

A commemorative bookmark from the 2016 Dunbar High School Reunion featuring the school’s alma mater, panther mascot, and a poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar.

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ARCHIVE NO. CL016

Community Landmark

In Development