Fort Caroline Floating Dock

Fort Caroline National Memorial

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Tripadvisor (328) · Historical landmark in Jacksonville, United States
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Located in the Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, which also houses Kingsley Plantation (in another part of the preserve across the St. Johns River), …

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May 31, 2024
A nice place to learn about the early history of the area. The trails are pleasant, and the exhibits provide a good overview. It's a bit small, but worth a visit if you're interested in history and n… Full review by Tyler O
May 24, 2024
The memorial is worth visiting. There is a visitor center that has good information on the Native American tribe that lived here, the tragic story of Fort Caroline, and the local ecosystem. There is … Full review by Davigeta
May 10, 2024
Fort Caroline National Memorial is a national park site for a reason. The history of the settlement here shaped Florida history! We did a ranger-led hike and learned so much about the fascinating h… Full review by workingfamilytravels
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Fort Caroline was an attempted French colonial settlement in Florida, located on the banks of the St. Johns River in present-day Duval Cou…
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In 1564 French explorers founded the first Protestant colony in the United States along what is today the St. Johns River. Fort Carolin…
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Fort Caroline was the first French colony in the present-day United States. Established in what is now Jacksonville, Florida, on June 22, 1564…
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In 1564, French Huguenots, attempting to avoid persecution from the Catholic Church, set sail for North America and landed in what is now J…
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Are there any bike trails?
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No,I don't believe it does.
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Answer by Dave B · Jun 10, 2017
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Are dogs allowed on the walking trails?
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yes, pet friendly
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Is this one of the free parks for this weekend
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There is no fee to enter the park.
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Where is the entrance gate?
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The preserve is unique in that the National Park Service owns about 9,000 acres of the land inside its boundaries. The remainder is state park, city park,...
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