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War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ear (1739-1748) and how its British defenders fought off the Spanish Army. Today, archeology has uncovered the story of the 1,000 people that once lived here.
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Learn more about the history of Fort Frederica and the people who lived here.
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Check out the Battle of Bloody Marsh site on St. Simons Island
Last updated: April 16, 2025
