At the north end of the island is the Fort Frederica National MonumentIn the early 18th century, the land lying between British South Carolina and Spanish Florida was known as the debatable land. This land (which we call Georgia today) was the epicenter of a centuries-old imperial conflict between Spain and Britain.
Fort Frederica was established in 1736 by James Oglethorpe to protect the southern boundary of his new colony of Georgia. Colonists from England, Scotland, and the Germanic states came to Frederica to support this endeavor.
After successfully repulsing a Spanish attempt to retake St. Simons Island. The garrison at Ft. Frederica was disbanded, and the town fell into decline. Today, the archeological remnants of Frederica are protected by the National Park Service. Start your visit at the National Park Service Visitors Center, which has a film and displays. www.nps.gov/fofr.
Visitor Center open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm seven days a week. Closed Christmas Day
Cost: $5 per car
Address:
Off Frederica Rd
St. Simons Island, Georgia
Phone: 912-638-3639
For more information goto the Fort Frederica web site at www.nps.gov/fofr
Burton Real Estate & Development, Inc. 2215 Frederica Road - St. Simons Island, Georgia
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At the north end of the island is the Fort Frederica National MonumentIn the early 18th century, the land lying between British South Carolina and Spanish Florida was known as the debatable land. This land (which we call Georgia today) was the epicenter of a centuries-old imperial conflict between Spain and Britain.
