Julington Creek is a stream in Duval County, Florida,[1][2] near Jacksonville. Durbin Creek is a tributary. Julington Creek feeds into the St Johns River widening out into Old Bull Bay. Both are navigable by paddlecraft[3] and has a marina on it.[4]

Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote about her visits to the creek while she was living in Mandarin, Florida, in Palmetto Leaves (1873).[5]

History

An account of Florida from 1837 describes settlements in an area of the creek.[6] There was a ferry across the creek.[7]

Developments

The Bartram Canoe Trail runs from Durbin Creek to Julington Creek.[8] State Road 13 has a bridge over the creek.[8]

There is a Julington Durbin Creek Preserve. There is also a Julington Creek Elementary School and the community of Julington Creek Plantation.

History

Land along the creek was subject to claims in the late 18th century.[9]

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