National Monument · Georgia (U.S. state), United States
Fort Frederica National Monument
Fort Frederica National Monument is a national monument in Georgia (U.S. state), United States, covering 305 acres (124 ha), established in 1936.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Georgia (U.S. state), United States |
| Area | 305 acres (124 ha) |
| Established | 1936 |
| Coordinates | 31.2231° N, 81.3893° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fort Frederica National Monument
Fort Frederica National Monument, on St. Simons Island, Georgia, preserves the archaeological remnants of a fort and town built by James Oglethorpe between 1736 and 1748 to protect the southern boundary of the British colony of Georgia from Spanish raids. About 630 British troops were stationed at the fort. A town of up to 1,000 colonial residents had grown up outside the fort; it was laid out following principles of the Oglethorpe Plan for towns in the Georgia Colony.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) · Jacksonville, United States · 53.5 miles away
- Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) · Savannah, United States · 63.4 miles away
- Charleston International Airport (CHS) · Charleston, United States · 140.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Georgia (U.S. state)
Andersonville National Historic Site
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Frederica National Monument?
Fort Frederica National Monument is in Georgia (U.S. state), United States (31.2231° N, 81.3893° W).
When was Fort Frederica National Monument established?
Fort Frederica National Monument was established in 1936, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fort Frederica National Monument?
Fort Frederica National Monument covers 305 acres (124 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Frederica_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/fofr/ — Official park page.