St. Michael's Parish is set among several historical landmarks and is a rich living history surrounded by the Fernandina Beach, Fl community. Much of it lies within walking distance of the beautifully renovated and expanded St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church and Academy. St. Michael Parish embodies the heart and soul of a parade of historical heroes, martyrs, and parishioners that created this faith community through sheer dedication and determination. Through extensive research, the author has documented its past in honor of the parish's one-hundred and fiftieth anniversary.