Fort Frederica National Monument
USA /
Georgia /
Saint Simons /
Frederica Road, 6515
World
/ USA
/ Georgia
/ Saint Simons
World / United States / Florida
monument, fortification, listed building / architectural heritage, historic landmark
6515 Frederica Road
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-3639
www.nps.gov/fofr/
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 troups were stationed at the fort. A town of up to about 500 residents existed outside the fort. The town was named Frederica, after Frederick, Prince of Wales, son of King George II.
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-3639
www.nps.gov/fofr/
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 troups were stationed at the fort. A town of up to about 500 residents existed outside the fort. The town was named Frederica, after Frederick, Prince of Wales, son of King George II.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Frederica
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