Fort Caroline National Memorial

Fort Caroline National Memorial was created to memorialize the Sixteenth Century French effort to establish a permanent colony in Florida. After initial exploration in 1562, a colony was established in 1564, only to be eliminated by Spanish forces from nearby St. Augustine in 1565. Nothing remains of the original Fort de la Caroline; a near full-scale rendering of the fort, together with exhibits in the Visitors Center, provide information on the history of the French colony, its interaction with the native Timucuans, and the colonists' brief struggle for survival.

12713 Fort Caroline Road
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904)641-7155 - Visitor Information

By Plane
Jacksonville International Airport is about 20 miles northwest of the park. Visitors must provide their own transportation (taxi or private automobile)to the park.

By Car
Fort Caroline National Memorial is located near the intersection of Monument Road and Fort Caroline Road, approximately 14 miles east of downtown Jacksonville. For detailed driving directions, please refer to the Fort Caroline Visitors Guide.

By Plane
There is no public transportation to Fort Caroline National Memorial.

Getting Around
Private vehicles are required to reach the four main sites which comprise the Fort Caroline National Memorial.

Summers are hot and humid. Cool, damp, and windy conditions are common in winter.

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Educational Programs
• Hiking
• Nature Walks

Recommended Activities
Learning about the history of the St. Johns River estuary, from the time of the native Timucuans through four centuries of exploration, colonization, agriculture, and commercial exploitation is a primary activity.

The enjoyment of nature via a network of hiking trails and scenic overlooks is also popular.