Fort Matanzas National Monument - Florida
Photo of Fort Matanzas National Monument courtesy NPS
Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was built in 1740-1742 to guard the Matanzas Inlet and to warn St. Augustine of British or other enemies approaching from the south. Fort Matanzas now serves as a reminder of the early Spanish empire in the New World.
In addition, the park, which is located on barrier islands along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas estuary, provides a natural habitat rich in wildlife with the salt marsh, scrub, and maritime hammock now protecting endangered and threatened species like the historic Fort Matanzas protected St. Augustine long ago.Have you visited Fort Matanzas National Monument?
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Facilities available at Fort Matanzas National Monument:
Fort Matanzas National Monument website
Recreation Area Map
Park Email: FOMA_Site_Supervisor@nps.gov
Phone numbers
Visitor Information 904-471-0116
Headquarters 904-471-0116
Address
8635 A1A South
St. Augustine, FL 32080
