Fort Caroline National Memorial
Founded in the mid-1500's Fort de la Carolina was France's first planned settlement in what is now the United States. A memorial has been recreated to help our visitors imagine what could have been. The Timucua also inhabited this same region and their traditions and way of life are explained.
12713 Fort Caroline Rd Jacksonville , FL 32225 United States
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Very cool to visit but the best part is it's free to enter the park and fort.
Worth a visit with good short hikes in the Theodore Roosevelt area. Several other sites to see in the Timucuan Ecological and Historical National Preserve.
This memorial was the first French colony in the present-day USA. It was originally intended as refuge for the Huguenots until the Spanish destroyed most of the land, making it a memorial today.
Homely park but not much to see or do. I would recommend bringing bug spray as the area swarms with mosquitos .
The nature trail is great, don't forget your mosquito repellant.
Lots of giant yellow flies! Die flies, die! Bring bug spray !
It's a good place
Pretty average area. If you are a history buff you will like it.
Just Beautiful
Bug spray is a must.
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Don't listen to mini skull, the park closes at 5pm! ;) - John Tackett
Pretty short hiking trails. They have a nice watchtower that you can spot birds from in the marsh. Be there at sunrise or sunset to see the marsh lit up! - Evan Hilton
Great nature trails for walking or running at UNF! - Robby Phillips
Bathroom is a porta potty - Renee Willits
Absolutely beautiful place to visit with some true Florida History. I recommend it to everyone! - Laura Brooks
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Hiking Trail
Place United States » Florida » Duval County » Jacksonville » Greater Arlington