Fort George Island Cultural State Park
Location:16 miles east of downtown Jacksonville on SR A1A; or 3 miles south of Little Talbot Island State Park.
Facilities:Boat ramp, nature trails, visitor center, meeting rooms, interpretive exhibits, gift store.
Activities:Canoeing, shoreline fishing, hiking, bicycling, guided tours.
Special Features:Huge shell mounds found on the island are evidence of Indian habitation
dating back thousands of years. Fort George was built in 1736 by
General James Oglethorpe, founder of the Georgia Colony. The fort no
longer stands, and its actual location is not known. A key attraction
of the park today is the recently restored Ribault Club. An exclusive
resort in the 1920s, it now houses the park's visitor center, with meeting
space available for special occasions.
Address:12157 Heckscher Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Phone:904-251-2320
Web: www.floridastateparks.org/fortgeorgeisland
Size: 630 acres land; 29 acres water.
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