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Fort San Nicholas

 
 
Fort San Nicholas Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 15, 2023
1. Fort San Nicholas Marker
Inscription.
Fifteen hundred thirty feet
north of this spot stood an
early Spanish fortification
- Fort San Nicholas -
Abandoned July 4, 1817

This marker erected by Jacksonville Chapter D.A.R.

 
Erected by Jacksonville Chapter D.A.R.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraForts and CastlesSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1817.
 
Location. 30° 18.389′ N, 81° 38.345′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Florida, in Duval County. It is in Spring Park. Marker is at the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard (U.S. 90) and White Avenue, in the median on Atlantic Boulevard. The marker is obscured by heavy foliage. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2468 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Douglas Anderson School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Honor and Remembrance (approx. half a mile away); Millers Creek (approx. 0.7 miles away); Philips ~ Craig Swamp Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); San Marco (approx. 0.9
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miles away); South Jacksonville City Hall (approx. one mile away); Catherine Street Fire Station (approx. one mile away); Villa Alexandria (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville.
 
Also see . . .  Fort San Nicolas. (Submitted on April 17, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
 
Fort San Nicholas Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 15, 2023
2. Fort San Nicholas Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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