Fernandina is a relatively small spot in Florida with a tiny population of 10,000. However, despite being a seemingly unimportant placed, this little beach city has been sought after and flown 8 different flags, making it the only municipality in the U.S. to have flown so many flags.
On this day, March 5th, in 1862, General Wright occupied Fernandina, thus removing the confederates and the confederate flag from flying over its city. General Horatio Wright was not only a successful general, but he was also an engineer who helped build such things as the Brooklyn Bridge. After becoming a successful military leader, Wright was promoted and helped conquer the Kentucky territory and return it to the Union.
Fernandina, Florida is part of Nassau County. Its primary attraction is its beaches. What makes its location prevalent during the Civil War is that it was one of the northernmost cities in Florida. Furthermore, it is part of Greater Jacksonville and was a key point to occupying Jacksonville (Jacksonville played a crucial role due to its supplying food to the Confederacy).