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Tucked along the eastern bank of the St. Johns River, just north of Downtown Jacksonville, the neighborhood of Fairfield holds a history far richer than its modest footprint suggests. Once a thriving hub of entertainment, innovation, and ambition, Fairfield played a formative role in Jacksonville's early growth. Over time, however, waves of industrialization and large-scale infrastructure projects reshaped the area, leaving behind a layered legacy that mirrors the broader story of urban development in Northeast Florida.
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QuoteTucked along the eastern bank of the St. Johns River, just north of Downtown Jacksonville, the neighborhood of Fairfield...
Not to nitpick, but I will ;D. It would appear this is on the geographic western bank of the St. Johns. If compared to the rest of Downtown, I guess one could say it is on the "eastern bank."
Nonetheless, another interesting article on an overlooked quaint and historic neighborhood. Thanks for sharing.
Speaking of transportation ... wasn't there a Fairfield to Monterey/Arlington?
Quote from: jaxlongtimer on January 21, 2026, 10:10:35 PM
QuoteTucked along the eastern bank of the St. Johns River, just north of Downtown Jacksonville, the neighborhood of Fairfield...
Not to nitpick, but I will ;D. It would appear this is on the geographic western bank of the St. Johns. If compared to the rest of Downtown, I guess one could say it is on the "eastern bank."
Nonetheless, another interesting article on an overlooked quaint and historic neighborhood. Thanks for sharing.
Definitely a big typo there! I will fix it now!
Ennis, FYI, just noticed it still says "Eastern" ;D. Historians in the future will be looking for Fairfield, unable to find it like the original Ft. Caroline ;D.
Fixed!!!