In the early 18th century, the land lying between British South Carolina
and Spanish Florida was known as the debatable land. This land (which
we call Georgia today) was the epicenter of a centuries-old imperial conflict
between Spain and Britain.
Fort Frederica was established in 1736 by James Oglethorpe to protect
the southern boundary of his new colony of Georgia. Colonists from England,
Scotland, and the Germanic states came to Frederica to support this endeaver.
After successfully
repulsing a Spanish attempt to retake St. Simons Island. The garrison
at Ft. Frederica was disbanded, and the town fell into decline. Today,
the archeological remnants of Frederica are protected by the National
Park Service.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Park grounds open
daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Visitor Center open 9:00 to 5:00.
Closed Christmas Day
Communities
Surrounding Fort Frederica National Monument
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
In the early 18th century, the land lying between British South Carolina
and Spanish Florida was known as the debatable land. This land (which
we call Georgia today) was the epicenter of a centuries-old imperial conflict
between Spain and Britain.