![]() ![]() Clarke in 1816 from land he received from a Spanish Land Grant. The first development of the area to become Green Cove Springs was by George I. Johns River served as major contributors to the community’s development as a prominent attraction and destination for tourists during the 19th Century. The medicinal qualities of the spring and its location along the St. The spring (also referred to as “The Boil”) was a source of sustenance and curative qualities for a variety of sicknesses. ![]() The first inhabitants of this region some 5,000 years ago were natives referred to as aboriginals, who were attracted to the area because of the warm mineral spring. The spring water flows into the west side of the municipal swimming pool and then flows out the east side forming a stream eventually emptying into the St. “Springs” refers to the natural spring (one of 600 in Florida), originating from the “Floridan Aquifer” with an estimated flow rate of approximately 2,200 gallons per minute. Johns River creating a safe area for mooring of boats during inclement weather periods. “Green” refers to the perennially green vegetation characterized by its treescape and foliage. The city’s name originates from the three physical characteristics. The current population estimate is 8,313 as of July 2018 based on information from the United States Census Bureau. Johns River and since 1871 has served as the County Seat of Government for Clay County, Florida. Green Cove Springs is a city located along the west bank of the historic St. ![]()
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