Fairbanks House, Fernandina Beach

Name: Fairbanks House
Address: Fernandina Beach, United States

#13 among attractions in Fernandina Beach

Neo-renaissance architecture

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The Fairbanks House is a historic site in Fernandina Beach, Florida. It was built in 1885 for George Rainsford Fairbanks. R. S. Schuyler was the building's architect. It is located at 227 South 7th Street. On June 4, 1973, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Built as a surprise for his wife, it was reported not to have gone over well and became known as "Fairbanks Folly". ()

Built: 1885 (139 years ago)Coordinates: 30°40'3"N, 81°27'38"W

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Fernandina Beach United States

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Day trips

Fairbanks House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Amelia Island Museum of History, Amelia Island Lighthouse, Island Art Association, Nassau County Courthouse.

~1040 ftW
Museum, History museum
Amelia Island Museum of History, Fernandina Beach
6 min walk • The Amelia Island Museum of History is located at 233 South Third Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida. It houses exhibits focusing on the history of Nassau County, Florida and is situated inside the old Nassau county jail.
1.1 miE
Historical place, Lighthouse
Amelia Island Lighthouse, Fernandina Beach
30 min walk • The Amelia Island Light is the oldest existing lighthouse in the state of Florida in the United States. It is located near the northern end of Amelia Island in the northeastern part of the state. Its light marks St. Marys Entrance, the inlet leading to St.
~1920 ftNW
30°40'19"N • 81°27'49"W
Island Art Association, Fernandina Beach
10 min walk • Museum, Shopping, Art gallery
~1060 ftNW
Tower
Nassau County Courthouse, Fernandina Beach
6 min walk • The Nassau County Courthouse, also known as the Old Nassau County Courthouse and the Historic Nassau County Courthouse, is a historic two-story red brick courthouse building located at 416 Centre Street in Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, Florida.
~1420 ftN
30°40'17"N • 81°27'39"W
Art On Centre, Fernandina Beach
7 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~1420 ftNE
30°40'15"N • 81°27'31"W
Saint Peters Episcopal Parish, Fernandina Beach
7 min walk • Church
0.5 miNE
Vernacular architecture
John Denham Palmer House, Fernandina Beach
14 min walk • The John Denham Palmer House is a historic house in Fernandina Beach, Florida. It is located at 1305 Atlantic Avenue. On July 3, 1986, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
~1170 ftNE
Greek Revival architecture
Merrick-Simmons House, Fernandina Beach
6 min walk • The Merrick-Simmons House is a historic house located at 102 South 10th Street in Fernandina Beach, Florida.
~1220 ftN
30°40'14"N • 81°27'34"W
Trailer Park Collectibles, Fernandina Beach
6 min walk • Park
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood, Vernacular architecture
Fernandina Beach Historic District, Amelia Island
21 min walk • The Fernandina Beach Historic District is a U.S. historic district located in Fernandina Beach, Florida on Amelia Island.

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Which popular attractions are close to Fairbanks House?

Nearby attractions include Amelia Island Museum of History, Fernandina Beach (6 min walk), Nassau County Courthouse, Fernandina Beach (6 min walk), Merrick-Simmons House, Fernandina Beach (6 min walk), Trailer Park Collectibles, Fernandina Beach (6 min walk).