Fort Caroline National Memorial
- Landmark
- Regional draw
- Jacksonville
Fort Caroline interprets the short-lived French settlement established beside the St. Johns River in 1564 and the conflict that followed with Spanish colonists. The memorial combines historical interpretation with an outdoor setting in Jacksonville's Timucuan landscape.
Approach the reconstructed fort as an interpretive space rather than an original surviving structure. Check National Park Service alerts for trail conditions, visitor-center access, and programs, and allow for heat and insects outdoors.
Visitor details reviewed October 17, 2026. Check [official visitor information](http://www.nps.gov/foca/) for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Photo: NPS Photo / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. Public domain. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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