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Historic Homes & Buildings

St. Michael's Catholic Church (circa 1872)
505 Broome Street • Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Located in the Historic District
904-261-3472
This historic church is named in honor of Father Michael de Aunon, who was martyred in 1597 at St. Catherine's Island in Georgia during the Indian Rebellion against the Franciscans. map

Old Railroad Depot, The (circa 1899)
102 Centre Street • Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
904-261-3248
The first cross state railroad in Florida, this historic red train station paved the way for wealth and prosperity and now houses the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. map

Amelia Island Museum of History
233 South Third Street • Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
904-261-7378
Over 4,000 years of Amelia Island's history is portrayed at this unique museum that invites you to learn this history through the narrations of docents, walking tour guides, lecturers, and instructors. A wide range of historical objects and archaeological finds are located inside the museum. more... map

Amelia Island Carriages
110 Ash Street, P.O. Box 906 • Fernandina Beach, FL 32035
Located in the Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach
904-556-2662
Enjoy a horse drawn carriage tour through the downtown historic district of Fernandina Beach, Fl. They are the real Amelia Island Carriage, LLC that you have heard such great things about! You will enjoy your tour with their knowledgeable guides Cyndi, Bob, and Nancy, along with their Percheron draft horses, Boomer, Sarge, Rowdy, & Tony. Reservations are not required but are recommended. map
Old Towne Carriage Company
115 Beech Street • Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
904-277-1555
Take a leisurely carriage ride as you learn the history and see landmarks in Fernandina's 50-block area which is on the National Registry of Historic Places. The Old Towne Carriage Company is the oldest carriage company in town and caters to people who really care about the health of the horse that pulls their carriage. Tours last 30 or 60 minutes and you can ride with others or take a private tour and have the carriage to yourself. more... map