Fort San Carlos, Spanish wooden fort in Fernandina, United States
Fort San Carlos stands on a strategic bluff overlooking the Amelia River, constructed with timber walls and earthworks fortifications in 1816.
Spanish forces built Fort San Carlos as their last major defense structure in Florida before ceding the territory to the United States in 1821.
The fort location witnessed the raising of eight different national flags, representing French, Spanish, British, and American control over the region.
The remains of Fort San Carlos lie within Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park at the northeastern point of Amelia Island, near two river confluences.
Archaeological studies reveal that two-thirds of the original fort structure has disappeared due to natural erosion of the coastal bluff.
Inception: 1816
Made from material: wood
GPS coordinates: 30.68868,-81.45687
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:09
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