Fort Frederica National Monument


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 archeological remnants of Frederica are protected by the National Park Service.

Directions from Torras Causeway: at end of causeway, get in left lane. Follow left lane to traffic light. Go straight at light. Follow Sea Island Road to Frederica Road. Turn left at traffic light onto Frederica Road. Follow Frederica to roundabout. Take second exit of roundabout (still on Frederica). Go approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto park entrance road. Across from Wesley United Methodist Church. For detailed directions, clink the link below.

  • Biking
  • Guided Tours
  • Hiking

  • Archeology
  • Colonization and Settlement
  • Wars and Conflicts
  • Colonial/European Contact Conflicts

Ruin of Soldier Barracks at Fort Frederica NM

Ruin of Soldier Barracks at Fort Frederica NM

The Barracks ruin is one of the few above ground structures at Fort Frederica

Artist rendering of Downtown Frederica Town

Artist rendering of Downtown Frederica Town

Artist rendering of Downtown Frederica Town

Artist rendering of Downtown Frederica Town

Artist rendering of Downtown Frederica Town

Artist rendering of Downtown Frederica Town

Artifacts found at Frederica

Artifacts found at Frederica

Artifacts found at Frederica

Soldiers of the 42nd Regiment of Foote

Reenactors performing as the original redcoats who served at Frederica

Soldiers of the 42nd Regiment of Foote

100 year old grapevine at Frederica

A large grapevine draped among the Live Oaks

100 year old grapevine at Frederica which still produces "Summer Grapes"

Fort Frederica at Sunset

The shadow of the ruin of Fort Frederica highlighted by a sunset along the Frederica River.

Nature and History combine in a beautiful setting at Fort Frederica

Fort Frederica's Visitor Center during Azalea Season

Brick building of the Visitor Center with Azaleas blossoming in front

Fort Frederica's Visitor Center during Azalea Season