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Ms.Jacksonville takes an in depth look into the Jacksonville Metropolitan area and gives you general information on services, events, and businesses in neighborhoods located in Jacksonville, Florida.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Stopped by Ollie Koala's BackYard today. What a great place in Mandarin to take the kids! Check them out online and on facebook!
Ollie Koala's website
Ollie Koala's facebook
Ollie Koala's website
Ollie Koala's facebook
Description of Mandarin
"Mandarin is a neighborhood located in the southern most portion of Jacksonville, in Duval County, Florida, United States. It is located on the eastern banks of the St. Johns River, across from Orange Park. Mandarin was named after the Mandarin orange in 1830 by Calvin Reed, a prominent resident of the area .
Once called “a tropical paradise” by author Harriett Beecher Stowe, the quaint area of Mandarin is marked by its history, ancient oak trees draped with Spanish moss, beautiful parks, marinas and more water views than any other area in Jacksonville. In the 19th century, Mandarin was a small farming village that shipped oranges, grapefruit, lemons and other fruits and vegetables to Jacksonville and points north on the steamships that traveled the St. Johns River. In 1864, the Union steamship, the Maple Leaf, hit a Confederate mine and sank just off Mandarin Point.
While Mandarin now is just a small section of the city of Jacksonville, its natural beauty, parks and historic buildings draw visitors from around the world. Just a short drive south of Jacksonville’s city center, the community is bordered by Beauclerc to the north, Julington Creek to the south and St. John’s River to the west."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarin,_Jacksonville,_Florida
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The house above is located in Mandarin and was built in 1987. It reflects the style and environmental atmosphere that is Mandarin. The only thing that is missing from this picture is an orange tree and the river. Both of which are only steps away.
Once called “a tropical paradise” by author Harriett Beecher Stowe, the quaint area of Mandarin is marked by its history, ancient oak trees draped with Spanish moss, beautiful parks, marinas and more water views than any other area in Jacksonville. In the 19th century, Mandarin was a small farming village that shipped oranges, grapefruit, lemons and other fruits and vegetables to Jacksonville and points north on the steamships that traveled the St. Johns River. In 1864, the Union steamship, the Maple Leaf, hit a Confederate mine and sank just off Mandarin Point.
While Mandarin now is just a small section of the city of Jacksonville, its natural beauty, parks and historic buildings draw visitors from around the world. Just a short drive south of Jacksonville’s city center, the community is bordered by Beauclerc to the north, Julington Creek to the south and St. John’s River to the west."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarin,_Jacksonville,_Florida
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The house above is located in Mandarin and was built in 1987. It reflects the style and environmental atmosphere that is Mandarin. The only thing that is missing from this picture is an orange tree and the river. Both of which are only steps away.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Where exactly is Mandarin?
Mandarin is typically known by the following streets and waterways: I-295 from the east side of the St. Johns river to Phillips Highway, south to Old St. Augustine Road, then west to Julington Creek and following the creek to the St. Johns river and then back north along the coast line the until you reach I-295.
*This is the area used by the Multiple Listing Service used by Realtor®
*Maps are from Google maps. Highlighting done by MsJacksonville.com
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