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Long description

St. Nicholas is a small neighborhood on the south side of the St. Johns River, just east of San Marco. Like San Marco it was inhabited long before the area now comprising Downtown Jacksonville. During Florida's Second Spanish Period, it was the site of Fort San Nicolas, which guarded the river crossing at the Cowford. This led to the area between the ferry and Miller's Creek being known as "San Nicolas". The name was later Anglicized to St. Nicholas. After the Civil War this area was the site of vacation and retirement homes for several wealthy Jacksonville residents. Some of their former homes remain in the area. Today St. Nicholas is a chiefly residential neighborhood with some commercial zoning along Beach and Atlantic Boulevards. For a more complete history of the area and description of specific homes and features within the neighborhood, go to http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2010-mar-urban-neighborhoods-st-nicholas#.U4ttT3JdVbE .

Distance: 5k & 10k, Rating: 1A

Comments

Restrooms are not available near the start/finish point or along the route. You may want to keep this in mind as you prepare for the walk.

Awards and fees: IVV Credit Only

Driving to the start

The start point is located between Atlantic Blvd. and Beach Blvd. Use the map link to get directions from your starting location. Mudville Grille has an extra parking lot across San Mateo Ave. from the restaurant. We will be meeting in that parking lot. Look for our red shirts. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/834TEynLHVn

First Coast Trail Forgers Walking Club

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