National Monument · Florida, United States
Fort Matanzas National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument is a national monument in Florida, United States, covering 300 acres (121 ha), established in 1924.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Florida, United States |
| Area | 300 acres (121 ha) |
| Established | 1924 |
| Coordinates | 29.7153° N, 81.2392° 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 Matanzas National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument (Spanish: Fuerte Matanzas) is the site where the Spanish built a fort. It was designated a United States national monument on October 15, 1924. The monument consists of a 1740 Spanish fort called Fort Matanzas, and about 100 acres (0.4 km2) of salt marsh and barrier islands along the Matanzas River on the northern Atlantic coast of Florida. It is operated by the National Park Service in conjunction with the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in the city of St. Augustine.
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 · 60.0 miles away
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) · Orlando, United States · 65.0 miles away
- Orlando International Airport (MCO) · Orlando, United States · 88.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Matanzas National Monument?
Fort Matanzas National Monument is in Florida, United States (29.7153° N, 81.2392° W).
When was Fort Matanzas National Monument established?
Fort Matanzas National Monument was established in 1924, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fort Matanzas National Monument?
Fort Matanzas National Monument covers 300 acres (121 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_Matanzas_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/foma/ — Official park page.