With its scenic skyline, Downtown Jacksonville blends big city amenities with neighborly small-town charm. Its eight distinct districts provide plenty of variety and are surrounded by charming, historic neighborhoods. Conveniently centered in Duval County, getting to and from Downtown is easy with direct access via Interstates 10 and 95.
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Old World charm and modern style come together in this neighborhood filled with Spanish-style architecture. The heart of San Marco is marked by Balis Park and three sculpted lions guarding the town square. Fashioned after the famous St. Mark’s Square in Venice, San Marco Square is filled with upscale shopping and eateries, and is home to Theatre Jacksonville, America’s longest running community theatre in the Southeast.
San Marco Preservation SocietyOne of the country’s largest historic districts, the Riverside/Avondale area is home to the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, which features Italian and English gardens. Tree-lined St. Johns Avenue attracts a hip crowd with its antique stores, art galleries and cafes, while the funkier Five Points draws patrons of all kinds to its restaurants, art galleries and vintage clothiers.
Riverside Avondale PreservationEstablished in 1869, Springfield is Jacksonville’s first and oldest neighborhood. The area has a wealth of interesting sites, including the Karpeles Manuscript Museum and Confederate Park. A historic district, the area also offers turn-of-the-century homes in a variety of architectural styles.
Springfield Preservation & RevitalizationMurray Hill took the name of a neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City. While the neighborhood was created in 1907, the town of Murray Hill was incorporated in 1916 with its own mayor. Today, Murray Hill is filled with multiple parks, restaurants, bars, community gardens and an art center.
Murray Hill Preservation AssociationLocated west of Downtown is a distinct part of Jacksonville once known as Honeymoon Yard, The Beaver Street area, now known as the Railyard District, houses over 100 unique small businesses. Many of these business owners are now coming together to make change in their community. The Railyard District is a major economic engine for Jacksonville, contributing hundreds of millions of dollars in local economic impact.
Railyard District Business CouncilThe Durkeeville community was founded just after the Civil War by a Union soldier J. H. Durkee, who purchased the land speculating that the railroad would be coming to Jacksonville. When the railroad did come and passed to the south of Durkee’s land, he was faced with huge losses and split the land into parcels and sold it to African-Americans, who were eager to own their first pieces of property. The mission of the Durkeeville Historical Society is to research, document and preserve the Durkeeville community’s artifacts, presenting them in an engaging and educational manner. In addition, the Society offers genealogy research services and acts as the steward of the many facets that comprise the historical and cultural legacy of Northwest Jacksonville, Florida.
The Durkeeville Historical Society