San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park

The park is located where the Wakulla and St. Marks Rivers meet, displaying fortification remains and foundations from multiple construction periods. The site preserves structures that were built and rebuilt across several centuries.

Spanish settlers built the first wooden fortress in 1679 and set the stage for repeated rebuilding efforts. Subsequently, Spanish, British, American, and Confederate forces controlled the fort at different times.

The museum displays artifacts from various periods that show how settlements evolved across centuries at this location. Visitors can see how different groups of people left their marks here.

The park is open Thursday through Monday from 9 AM to 5 PM and features walking trails with interpretive signs throughout the grounds. The museum is located on site and remains easily accessible for those wanting to learn more.

A hospital built in 1857 reused stones from the original Spanish fortress and treated patients with yellow fever. This practical reuse of materials shows how construction at this location evolved and adapted over time.

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: December 9, 2025 18:42