Ortega River
Ortega River is a stream in Duval, Florida. Ortega River is situated nearby to the hamlet Saint Johns Park, as well as near the neighborhood Avondale.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “McGirts Creek”
- Historically known as: “McGirth’s Creek”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Saint Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside and Riverside Baptist Church.
Saint Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside
Hospital
In 1916, the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul launched a Catholic hospital called St. Vincent's Medical Center Riverside. They provide full-service tertiary care at a capacity of 528 beds. Saint Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside is situated 1½ miles northeast of Ortega River.
Riverside Baptist Church
Church
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Riverside Church at Park and King, formerly known as Riverside Baptist Church, is a progressive Baptist church located in Jacksonville, Florida, at 2650 Park Street in the Riverside neighborhood. Riverside Baptist Church is situated 2 miles north of Ortega River.
Memorial Park
Park
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Memorial Park is a 5.85-acre public park, located on the St. Johns River in Riverside, one of the most historic neighborhoods near downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Memorial Park is situated 2 miles northeast of Ortega River.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Brooklyn and San Marco.
Brooklyn
Hamlet
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Brooklyn is a neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida, considered part of the downtown area. Originally a residential suburb, commercial uses became prominent during the 20th century, particularly along the St. Johns River and Riverside Avenue, and the area became included in Jacksonville's central business district. Brooklyn is situated 3 miles northeast of Ortega River.
San Marco
Suburb
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San Marco is a neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida, south of Downtown across the St. Johns River. The neighborhood was formerly the independent city of South Jacksonville until it was annexed by Jacksonville in 1932. San Marco is situated 3½ miles northeast of Ortega River.
Yukon
Locality
Yukon is a ghost town located within Jacksonville, Florida. The Navy closed the town in July 1963 as it was deemed a flight and safety hazard for nearby Jacksonville Naval Air Station. Yukon is situated 3½ miles south of Ortega River.
Ortega River
- Category: body of water
- Location: Duval, Florida, United States, North America
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Latitude
30.2858° or 30° 17′ 9″ northLongitude
-81.70287° or 81° 42′ 10″ westOpen location code
862W77PW+8VGeoNames ID
4167198
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