Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve
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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.
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Location | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
Nearest city | Jacksonville, Florida |
Coordinates | 30°27′16″N 81°27′00″W |
Area | 46,000 acres (190 km2) |
Established | February 16, 1988 |
Visitors | 1,102,223 (in 2022)[1] |
Governing body | National Park Service in cooperation with other agencies |
Website | Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve |
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve | |
Location | 13165 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Jacksonville, Florida |
Area | 46,000 acres (19,000 ha) |
NRHP reference No. | 01000283[2] |
Added to NRHP | February 16, 1988 |
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The preserve was established in 1988 and expanded in 1999 by Preservation Project Jacksonville.