National Preserve · Florida, United States
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is a national preserve in Florida, United States, covering 46,263 acres (18,722 ha), established in 1988.
Photo: NPS Photo/F. Southwell via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Preserve |
|---|---|
| Location | Florida, United States |
| Area | 46,263 acres (18,722 ha) |
| Established | 1988 |
| Coordinates | 30.4545° N, 81.4499° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve
The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is a U.S. National Preserve in Jacksonville, Florida. It comprises 46,000 acres (19,000 ha) of wetlands, waterways, and other habitats in northeastern Duval County. Managed by the National Park Service in cooperation with the City of Jacksonville and Florida State Parks, it includes natural and historic areas such as the Fort Caroline National Memorial and the Kingsley Plantation. The preserve was established in 1988 and expanded in 1999 by Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) · Jacksonville, United States · 14.4 miles away
- Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) · Savannah, United States · 116.5 miles away
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) · Orlando, United States · 116.8 miles away
Parks nearby
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Fort George Island Cultural State Park
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Amelia Island State Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve?
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is in Florida, United States (30.4545° N, 81.4499° W).
When was Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve established?
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve was established in 1988, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve?
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve covers 46,263 acres (18,722 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timucuan_Ecological_and_Historic_Preserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/timu/ — Official park page.