Hey, I’m Hank#
I’m a Clay County resident who’s spent a lot of time wondering about the ground beneath my wheel(s). Who lived here before the subdivisions? What happened to the towns that don’t appear on modern maps? Why does that cemetery sit alone in the middle of a strip mall parking lot?
Those questions led me down a rabbit hole of county records, old surveys, and conversations with people who still remember when things were different. This site is where I put what I find.
The OneWheel/Floatwheel/Funwheel#
I ride a Fungineers X7 Long Range and a OneWheel +XR - single-wheeled electric board (Personal Mobility Device) that turns out to be a surprisingly great tool for exploration. It handles the mix of pavement, trails, and grass that makes up most of Clay County’s accessible terrain. It’s quiet enough that you notice things. It’s slow enough that you stop.
Most of the rides you’ll read about here started with a question: I wonder if I can get to that cemetery, or the old road used to run through here. The OneWheel is how I get there.
Clay County Exploration & History#
Clay County is one of Northeast Florida’s least-documented places, which is strange given how much happened here. Spanish land grants. Post-Civil War settlements. Turpentine camps. River towns that boomed and vanished before the railroad arrived.
There are a lot of stories like that here. I like to find them before they disappear entirely.
What You’ll Find Here#
- Ride logs from around Clay County and Northeast Florida
- Deep dives into forgotten history — ghost towns, old cemeteries, lost communities
- Notes on the St. Johns River corridor and its history
- Whatever else catches my attention on the trail
Get in Touch#
You can find me on Facebook and Instagram. If you have a tip, a story, or a piece of Clay County history worth preserving, reach out — local knowledge is always welcome.