"Timucuan-Fort Caroline" Top 5 Page for this destination Fernandina Beach Off The Beaten Path Tip by BruceDunning

This is a fort from 1564 and recreated-of course. The history is a real story to read about in the attached. Jean Ribault was an explorer, and upon a return trip from England in 1565, he had a battle with the Spanish with a fleet of ships. Spanish in turn came back to this fort and killed most of the citizens and soldiers, and executed Ribault.
There is a small museum of murals at the visitor center; maybe worth 10 minutes to review it. It is located off Monument Road at Mount Pleasant Rd. TAke Hwy 115 north and follow signs. Entry to the visitor center and fort is free and operated by Florida/NPS

Website: http://www.nps.gov/foca/index.htm