St. Marys in Camden County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Battle for Georgia
Fort Frederica National Monument
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 19, 2017
1. Battle for Georgia Marker
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 National Park Service manages Fort Frederica National Monument as a fee free site open to the public.Visitors can see the archaeological remnants and explore the stories of Frederica’s past at the Visitor Center and by walking the fort and town site. Ranger-led tours, historic weapons demonstrations, award winning living history activities and Junior Ranger programs bring these stories to life. Visit www.nps.gov/FOFR for more information.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1742.
Location. 30° 45.231′ N, 81° 38.999′ W. Marker is in St. Marys, Georgia, in Camden County. Marker can be reached from St. Marys Road (at milepost 1) east of Interstate
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. WW II Torpedo (within shouting distance of this marker); The State Of Georgia Salutes (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Joseph (approx. 3.9 miles away); Joe H. Joseph / Hammond Roberts (approx. 3.9 miles away); Tre Francesco Porfirio (approx. 4 miles away); Florida Honors and Remembers our POW’s and MIA’s (approx. 4.3 miles away in Florida); USS George Bancroft (approx. 4.8 miles away); Tabby Sugar Works of John Houston McIntosh (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Marys.
Also see . . . Fort Frederica National Monument. National Park Service (Submitted on January 3, 2018.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 19, 2017
2. Battle for Georgia Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2018, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2018, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
