Fort Caroline
National memorial in Jacksonville, Florida
Fort Caroline was an attempted French colonial settlement in Florida, located on the banks of the St. Johns River in present-day Duval County. Wikipedia
Established: June 22, 1564
Area: 128 acres
Built: 1564
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Nov 25, 2022 · From 1564-1565, the banks of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville was home to the French settlement of Fort Caroline.
At the site of the original French settlement in Florida, explore the rich natural and cultural history of the region at Fort Caroline and its nature trail.
One of the most iconic features of the modern Jacksonville landscape is Fort Caroline. This National Park Service (NPS) memorial honors the first French ...