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Verdie is a small place in Nassau County, Florida. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's looked after by the county government. Verdie is located in the southwestern part of Nassau County, right along US 301, a major road.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Verdie is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. People who live there still have services like police and fire protection. These services are provided by the larger county government. It's a bit like living in the countryside, but with a name for the area.

Where is Verdie Located?

Verdie is found at coordinates 30.435 degrees North and 81.9214 degrees West. This means it's in the northern part of Florida. It sits between two other small communities named Ingle and Crawford. The land in Verdie is about 69 feet (or 21 meters) above sea level. This is not very high, as Florida is generally a flat state.

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