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Ruin of Soldier Barracks at Fort Frederica NM

The Barracks ruin is one of the few above ground structures at Fort Frederica

Artist rendering of Downtown Frederica Town

Artifacts found at Frederica

Reenactors performing as the original redcoats who served at Frederica

Soldiers of the 42nd Regiment of Foote

A large grapevine draped among the Live Oaks

100 year old grapevine at Frederica which still produces "Summer Grapes"

The shadow of the ruin of Fort Frederica highlighted by a sunset along the Frederica River.

Nature and History combine in a beautiful setting at Fort Frederica

Brick building of the Visitor Center with Azaleas blossoming in front

Fort Frederica's Visitor Center during Azalea Season

Physical Address:

Fort Frederica National Monument

6515 Frederica Rd.

St. Simons Island, GA 31522

Mailing Address:

Fort Frederica National Monument

6515 Frederica Rd.

St. Simons Island, GA 31522

contact-details

Phone Number: 9126383639 Voice
Phone Number: 9126345357 Fax

Email Address: fofr_visitor_information@nps.gov
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Entrance Passes

War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ear (1739-1748) and how its British defenders fought off the Spanish Army. Today, archeology has uncovered the story of the 1,000 people that once lived here.

park designation:National Monument

Directions:

Directions from Torras Causeway: at end of causeway, get in left lane. Follow left lane to traffic light. Go straight at light. Follow Sea Island Road to Frederica Road. Turn left at traffic light onto Frederica Road. Follow Frederica to roundabout. Take second exit of roundabout (still on Frederica). Go approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto park entrance road. Across from Wesley United Methodist Church. For detailed directions, clink the link below.

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Operating Hours:

Fort Frederica National Monument Grounds

Park & Grounds Closed: Thanksgiving Christmas Day New Year's Day

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Bloody Marsh Site

Bloody Marsh is roughly where the site of the last battle of the Spanish invasion of Georgia took place on July 7th. Though casualties were relatively light, it would rob the Spanish of their enthusiasm and lead to their abandonment of their campaign. Located 7 miles south from the front gates of the town of Frederica, this relatively minor engagement ended the Spanish threat to the Georgia colonies.