Clay County Historical Society Museum, Green Cove Springs

The Mission of the Clay County Historical Society is to preserve the heritage of Clay County, Florida through the collection, preservation, and display of artifacts and historical material by maintaining a museum and conducting activities that promote an awareness of our heritage.

Since 1966

Our Historical Society The Clay County Historical Society was founded in 1966 by a group of local people interested in preserving the history of Clay County.  Through their efforts, an interesting and still growing collection of artifacts and documents has been assembled.

The current museum was opened in the 1890 Courthouse Annex in 1975. It contains many exhibits depicting the everyday way of life in Clay County during the past century.  There is a Country Store, an early kitchen, a bank vault, a real printing press, and many other unique items of historical interest.

The Railroad Collection was added in 1992. It was assembled by Bud Hess during his lifetime, purchased from his widow, and brought across the river to Green Cove Springs.  It includes a caboose, train station, (originally from Elkton, FL), crossing gate and signals, lanterns, and hundreds of other items.

The Clay County Historical Society also appreciates your interest in the other facilities at our location in the Clay County Historical Triangle:

The 1890 Historic Courthouse, home of Teen Court.

The 1894 Haunted Jail and home of the Clay County Archives and Research Center.

The Bicentennial Time Capsule The Veterans Memorial Monument