Green Cove Springs, Florida

Green Cove Springs is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Florida, United States. Green Cove Springs is a part of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. The population was 9,786 at the 2020 census.

Green Cove Springs, Florida
City of Green Cove Springs
Images from top, left to right: Clay County Courthouse, the springs, Clay County Courthouse, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Clay Theatre, Clay County Historical Museum
Location in Clay County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 29°59′34″N 81°41′2″W
CountryUnited States of America
StateFlorida
CountyClay
Settled1816
IncorporatedNovember 2, 1874
Government
  TypeCouncil-Manager
  MayorConnie Butler
  Vice MayorSteven Kelley
  Council MembersEdward Gaw,
Matt Johnson, and
Thomas Smith
  City ManagerSteve Kennedy
  City ClerkErin West
Area
  Total10.27 sq mi (26.59 km2)
  Land7.53 sq mi (19.50 km2)
  Water2.74 sq mi (7.09 km2)
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total9,786
  Density1,299.34/sq mi (501.74/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
32043
Area code(s)904, 324
FIPS code12-27400
GNIS feature ID0283381
Websitewww.greencovesprings.com

The city is named after the portion of the St. Johns River upon which it is built. The river bends here, and the area is sheltered by trees that are perennially green.

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