Fort Frederica National Monument

Georgia's fate was decided in 1742 when Spanish and British forces clashed on St. Simons Island. Fort Frederica's troops defeated the Spanish, ensuring Georgia's future as a British colony. Today, the archeological remnants of Frederica are protected by the National Park Service.

		Things To Do Find out what activities, programs, and special events are being offered at Fort Frederica. more...

		Preview Park Film "Fort Frederica: History Uncovered". The story of Frederica's past and the archeology that uncovered it. Trailer provided by Marc & Doris Cramer. more...

		Archeology Education Visit our Archeology Education program. more...

		Bloody Marsh Unit Visit the Bloody Marsh Unit of Fort Frederica National Monument. more...

Write to

Fort Frederica NM
6515 Frederica Rd.
St. Simons Island, GA 31522

Phone

Visitor Information
(912) 638-3639

Fax

(912) 634-5357

Climate

Southeast Georgia is generally hot and humid. In the summer the heat index can climb to over 100° F. In winter months the temperatures can go below freezing. Click on "more" for this week's forecast.
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Communities Surrounding Fort Frederica National Monument

Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Sea Island, GA (9 min. ) Saint Simons Island, GA (12 min. ) Brunswick, GA (20 min. ) Pop. 15,600 Jekyll Island, GA (38 min. ) Darien, GA (39 min. ) Pop. 1,719 Waverly, GA (41 min. ) Pop. 709 Georgetown, GA (41 min. ) Pop. 973 White Oak, GA (46 min. ) Waynesville, GA (49 min. )	Woodbine, GA (50 min. ) Pop. 1,218 Crescent, GA (57 min. ) Meridian, GA (57 min. ) Townsend, GA (57 min. ) Kingsland, GA (59 min. ) Pop. 10,506 Bellville, GA (1 hr. 2 min. ) Pop. 130 Hortense, GA (1 hr. 4 min. ) Sapelo Island, GA (1 hr. 25 min. )


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