Georgia has a number of historic sites one of which is Fort Frederica National Monument located on St. Simons Island and cared for by the National Park Service.  The fort is named after Frederick, Prince of Wales and is located on the bend of the Frederica River which gave it a good defensive position.  The Fort was inhabited by 800-100 people from 1736 – 1758.  Fort Frederica was the location of the Bloody Marsh, the 1742 battle in which General Oglethorpe’s soldiers defeated the Spanish forces.  There is a cemetery located on the Fort’s grounds with an unknown number of people buried there.

A visit to the historic location will allow you a peek back in time.  There are park ranger led tours and living history programs throughout the year.  The park also features exhibits and an orientation film.  For more information call 912-638-3639.