Park Details

Name:	Fort Frederica
Address:	6515 Frederica Rd
	St. Simons Island
	Georgia
	31522
Phone:	(912) 638-3639
Fax:	912-634-5357

Category

• National recreation area or facility managed by a federal agency

General Description

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 endeavor.

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

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible bathrooms

Amenities and Lodging

• Accessible gift shops

Information and Interpretation Features

• Audio visuals with captioning
• Audio visuals with audio description of the visuals
• Exhibits located on accessible routes