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Fort Matanzas National Monument
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- Designation
- National Monument
- State
- FL
- Park address
- Saint Augustine, FL
- Entrance fee
- Timed entry/reservation: $0.00NPS data as of 2026-08-25
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Notes
Designation Date: 10/15/1924
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protects approximately 300 acres of Florida coastal environment containing dunes, marsh, maritime forest, and associated flora and fauna, including threatened and endangered species.
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Mangroves in Motion: Ripple Effects and Underwater Secrets
Mangroves in Motion: Ripple Effects and Underwater Secrets Park Event · Fort Matanzas National Monument · Oct 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM–11:30 AM Event Details Have yo…
The Feathered Friends of Fort Matanzas
The Feathered Friends of Fort Matanzas Park Event · Fort Matanzas National Monument · Oct 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM–11:30 AM Let's go for a bird walk! Join Volunteer…