Fort Frederica National Monument

historic site in Georgia (state)
#34 in Georgia (state) / #509 in United States of America
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Fort Frederica National Monument, located on St. Simons Island in Georgia, USA, preserves the remnants of a British colonial fort and town dating back to the early 18th century. Established by General James Oglethorpe in 1736, the fort was intended to protect the southern boundary of the British colony of Georgia from Spanish incursions. The site includes archaeological remains of the fort's structures and the surrounding settlement, offering insights into colonial life.


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