Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park

Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park is a Civil War fortification sitting on elevated ground along the northern bank of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville. The T-shaped earthen ramparts span roughly 1.3 acres and reveal how soldiers constructed defensive positions during the conflict.

Confederate soldiers built this fortification in 1862 to defend Jacksonville against advancing Union forces. Union troops eventually captured and occupied the site as they advanced through the region.

The park preserves military artifacts from the American Civil War period, including mounted cannons and a memorial stone installed in 1950.

The grounds are accessible daily from 8 AM until sunset with no entrance fee required. A 0.2-mile loop trail guides visitors around the historic structures and across the elevated terrain.

The elevated site gave soldiers clear views of ships entering the St. Johns River system, making it a strategic position. Today the location near the Dames Point Bridge remains a quiet spot to observe river traffic and the surrounding waterway.

Location: Florida

Inception: 1970

Website: https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/yellow-bluff-fort-historic-state-park

GPS coordinates: 30.39944,-81.55611

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06