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Fort Matanzas National MonumentThe highest land on the barrier island is covered by thick forest.
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Fort Matanzas National Monument
Virtual Tour

You will find virtual tours of our historic and natural resources at the links above.

 

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An old engraving shows Spanish Ships landing on a foreign coast  

Did You Know?
Because his arrival occurred at the time of the Easter feast or Pascua Florida, Ponce de León named the land, which he claimed for Spain, La Florida or “Place of Flowers” Ft Matanzas National Monument, Florida

Last Updated: July 08, 2008 at 10:43 EST