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Henry Clay – County Namesake

What’s in a name, you ask?  Plenty!

a young Henry Clay

  • Henry Clay Sr. was an American attorney and statesman who represented Kentucky in both the Senate and House.
  • He was the seventh House Speaker and the ninth Secretary of State.
  • He received electoral votes for president in the 1824, 1832, and 1844 presidential elections.
  • Almost every state in our nation has a county named in recognition of Clay.

Click here to learn more about Henry Clay, our county’s namesake, and the founding of Clay County, Florida.
You may also enjoy listening to a special National Public Radio (NPR) story about Clay’s life and his many accomplishments and challenges.

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Clerk's Office Archives Division and Many Community Partners Present Tales from the Clink 2025

We are thrilled to bring this “ripped from the headlines” true-crime history event to Clay County residents and visitors again!  Join us on Friday, October 10, at the Historic Triangle in Green Cove Springs (21 Gratio Place), from 5pm-8pm.  Many thanks to all involved!

Check out this flier for details: TFTC 2025 Flier as of 10 2 25