San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park, Historic state park in Saint Marks, United States.
The fortress site stands at the intersection of Wakulla and St. Marks Rivers, featuring stone walls and foundations from different construction periods.
Spanish settlers established the first wooden fort in 1679, initiating a sequence of reconstructions and occupations by Spanish, British, American, and Confederate forces.
The museum displays artifacts including pottery and tools from multiple periods, illustrating the evolution of colonial settlements in northwestern Florida.
The park welcomes visitors Thursday through Monday from 9 AM to 5 PM, with a museum entry fee of $2 and interpretive trails.
The marine hospital constructed in 1857 incorporated stones from the original Spanish fortress, serving yellow fever patients during its operational period.
Location: Saint Marks
Website: https://floridastateparks.org/index.php/parks-and-trails/san-marcos-de-apalache-historic-state-park
GPS coordinates: 30.15149,-84.21071
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:53
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