Fort Matanzas National Monument St Augustine FL
#fortmatanzas #staugustineforts #historicstaugustine It was a beautiful Saturday morning in St. Augustine, FL. After several days of heavy rain, Joan and I escaped to have a little fun and tour something new. We've visited St. Augustine for years and never toured Fort Matanzas National Monument. There's no cost and their's no excuse not to see the very interesting piece of history.
The fort was built by the Spanish in 1742 to guard Matanzas Inlet which could be used as a rear entrance to the city of St. Augustine. Fort Matanzas has an interesting place in history. In 1742, the British under Oglethorpe approached the inlet with twelve ships. Cannon fire drove off the scouting boats, and the warships left without engaging the fort. This brief encounter was the only time Fort Matanzas fired on an enemy.
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Fort Matanzas National Monument was designated a United States National Monument on October 15, 1924. The monument consists of a 1740 Spanish fort called Fort Matanzas, and about 100 acres (0.4 km²) of salt marsh and barrier islands along the Matanzas River on the northern Atlantic coast of Florida. It is operated by the National Park Service in conjunction with the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in the city of St. Augustine.
St. Augustine (Spanish: San Agustín) is a city in the Southeastern United States, on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida. Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers, it is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement within the borders of the continental United States.
The county seat of St. Johns County, St. Augustine is part of Florida's First Coast region and the Jacksonville metropolitan area. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 12,975. The United States Census Bureau's 2013 estimate of the city's population was 13,679, while the urban area had a population of 71,379 in 2012.
St. Augustine was founded on September 8, 1565, by Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, Florida's first governor. He named the settlement San Agustín, as his ships bearing settlers, troops, and supplies from Spain had first sighted land in Florida eleven days earlier on August 28, the feast day of St. Augustine. The city served as the capital of Spanish Florida for over 200 years. It was designated as the capital of British East Florida when the colony was established in 1763 until it was ceded to Spain in 1783.
Spain ceded Florida to the United States in 1819, and St. Augustine was designated the capital of the Florida Territory upon ratification of the Adams–Onís Treaty in 1821. The Florida National Guard made the city its headquarters that same year. The territorial government moved and made Tallahassee the capital in 1824. Since the late 19th century, St. Augustine's distinct historical character has made the city a major tourist attraction.
Historic Fort Matanzas National Monument in 4k UHD Video
Fort Matanzas National Monument stands guard over the mouth of the Matanzas River on the Florida's northern Atlantic coast. Built by the Spanish in 1742 to protect the back door to Saint Augustine, the diminutive outpost is one of Florida's lesser known historic treasures. Enjoy a brief history and tour of historic Torre de Matanzas in 4k Ultra HD.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
After just a short drive on A1A south, you will arrive at Fort Matanzas National Monument. Located in beautiful and sunny Saint Augustine Beach, this destination is great for families, nature lovers and history buffs.
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Here is a short video of Fort Matanzas when my wife and I went to St Augustine recently for her birthday. Thought it might be of interest to a few that enjoy history.
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If you've ever visited St. Augustine, you've likely visited Castillo de San Marcos...or at least spotted it from a distance. But did you know the Ancient City had two forts? One was at the southern mouth of the Matanzas River. And it has an intriguing history of its own.
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Insider's Guide to Fort Matanzas, Florida
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Fort Matanzas National Monument was designated a United States National Monument on October 15, 1924. The monument consists of a 1740 Spanish fort called Fort Matanzas, and about 100 acres (0.4 km²) of salt marsh and barrier islands along the Matanzas River on the northern Atlantic coast of Florida. It is operated by the National Park Service in conjunction with the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in the city of St. Augustine.
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Saint Augustine, Castillo De San Marcos and Fort Matanzas. August 16 2014.
A Compilation of some of the adventures to Saint Augustine, Fort Matanzas and the North East Florida Beaches from Flagler Beach to Mantanzas National Seashore.
Visiting Fort Matanzas National Monument
Come along with my family and I as we visit Fort Matanzas National Monument in northern Florida, and learn of its' importance of guarding the Castillo upriver in St. Augustine.
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Fort Matanzas National Monument was designated a United States National Monument on October 15, 1924.The monument consists of a 1740 Spanish fort called Fort Matanzas, and about 100 acres of salt marsh and barrier islands along the Matanzas River on the northern Atlantic coast of Florida.It is operated by the National Park Service in conjunction with the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in the city of St.Augustine.
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Vlogumentary Part 6: Fort Matanzas National Monument
We went to Fort Matanzas National Monument, which was designated a United States National Monument on October 15, 1924. If you wanna know more about the history of St.Augustine, Florida, esp. the Fort Matanzas, watch the video! :)
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This fort is on Rattlesnake Island and can be reached via ferry.
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- ... At this point we hadn't checked out the beach area yet so decided to go out to Fort Matanzas, another national historic site south of St Augustine ...
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Fort Matanzas National Monument was designated a United States National Monument on October 15, 1924.[2] The monument consists of a 1740 Spanish fort called Fort Matanzas, and about 100 acres (0.4 km²) of salt marsh and barrier islands along the Matanzas River on the northern Atlantic coast of Florida. It is operated by the National Park Service in conjunction with the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in the city of St. Augustine.
Fort Matanzas was built by the Spanish in 1742 to guard Matanzas Inlet, the southern mouth of the Matanzas River, which could be used as a rear entrance to the city of St. Augustine. Such an approach avoided St. Augustine's primary defense system, centered at Castillo de San Marcos. In 1740, Gov. James Oglethorpe of Georgia used the inlet to blockade St. Augustine[3] and launch a thirty-nine-day siege. St. Augustine endured the siege, but the episode convinced the Spanish that protecting the inlet was necessary to the security of the town.[4] Under Gov. Manuel de Montiano's orders, construction of the fort began that year and was completed in 1742.[5] Engineer Pedro Ruiz de Olano, who had worked on additions to the Castillo de San Marcos,[6] designed the fortified observation tower.[7] Convicts, slaves, and troops from Cuba were used as labor to erect the structure, which was sited on present-day Rattlesnake Island[8] and had a commanding position over Matanzas Inlet.[9]
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Further down the coast another old fort was discovered. The two adventurers crossed the river in order to enter the fortification to see what lies within its mighty walls. They observed the unspoiled rooms of the soldiers before climbing to the rooftop and setting their eyes on the horizon, looking for their next adventure.
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The year is 1748, and as the sun begins to rise it emits a powerful glow that radiates off the eastern side of a small, stone structure situated in the middle of nowhere. The inhabitants of this simple building include seven Spanish soldiers, who have just risen and are beginning to engage in their daily duties. The main focus of these individuals is to maintain the safety and security of the residents of St. Augustine, who live several miles to the north. The seven soldiers patrol the waterways surrounding the Matanzas Inlet from their fortified watchtower and temporary residence: Fort Matanzas.
In essence, the fort was the lock on the backdoor to St. Augustine, Dick Orsini, captain of the Queen Matanzas II ferry, said.
Fort Matanzas is a monument that commemorates the Spanish phase of Colonial American history in Florida. The name Matanzas comes from the root word mata, meaning to kill. Hence, Matanzas refers to the place of many slaughters.
In 1562, French Hugenot Jean Ribault attempted to establish a base within Spanish America in the name of the King of France. His attempt failed, but two years later Fort Caroline was built on the St. Johns River under the direction of Rene de Laudonniere. The Spaniards viewed the establishment of Fort Caroline as trespassing on land they had discovered and explored. Therefore, King Philip II sent Pedro Menendez to build a settlement in Florida.
On August 28, 1565, Menendez, after a brief confrontation with French forces led by Ribault, established St. Augustine. Two weeks later, Ribault, whose troops outnumbered the Spaniards, set out to attack and gain control of St. Augustine. Fortunately for the Spaniards, a hurricane struck the northeast coast of Florida, scattering Ribault's vessels down the coast. This allowed Menendez's troops to travel on foot and capture the enemy base.
Eventually, the remaining French troops surrendered. Menendez had 245 prisoners put to death on the beaches 14 miles south of St. Augustine - thus, the name Matanzas.
In 1569, a wooden watchtower and thatched hut were built just north of the Matanzas Inlet to house six soldiers. These individuals took turns scanning the ocean waters for possible enemy threats. If a ship was sighted, a runner or man on horseback or in a log canoe was sent to alert St. Augustine.
In 1733, Gen. James Oglethorpe founded the English colony of Georgia on land claimed by Spain. On June 13, 1740, Oglethorpe began the siege of St. Augustine by blockading the Matanzas River. Due to the approaching hurricane season, the lack of naval support and the fact that St. Augustine was well prepared, Oglethorpe raised the siege and withdrew his forces.
The siege of 1740 convinced Gov. Manuel de Montiano that he needed to build a better, more equipped watchtower than the existing wooden structure. Montiano therefore summoned engineer Pedro Ruiz de Olano to build a stronger, more reliable stone structure.
The English gained control of Fort Matanzas, as well as the rest of Florida, by treaty in 1763. They, too, maintained the fort as a watchtower. Unfortunately, by the time Florida was ceded to the United States in 1821, the interior of the Matanzas fort was in ruins.
On Oct. 15, 1924, the fort was proclaimed a national monument, and in 1933 control of the fort was transferred from the War Department to the National Park Service. Today, due to much stabilization and restoration, the fort stands similar to its original design.
Fort Matanzas was made of coquina, a natural fragile-shell-stone. its main strengths were its strategic location and its armament supply. In 1750, five cannons were mounted to cover all approaching directions. Today, two cast iron cannons, mounted in 1793, remain. At the rear of the gundeck there was a water cistern that was capable of holding 1,500 gallons of water.
Fort Matanzas was built on an island less than two acres large. Today, due to time, tides and man, the island now occupies more than 200 acres and is referred to as Rattlesnake Island. The fort is accessible by boat only. The Matanzas Queen II, a ferry capable of holding 22 passengers, makes trips from the Visitors Center to the fort daily.
Dick Orsini, who has ferried passengers to the fort for 24 years, said the biggest change he has seen over the years is the addition of new bathrooms. He also said, The number of visitors coming to the fort is growing steadily. Annually, 50,000 people visit the park.
Orsini stressed all people should visit the fort. It is a part of history, a very early part of our history, he said. If you come to visit, let the ambience seep in. The fort is special because when you visit you go back in time. Even if it is only psychological, you have a chance to step out of the 20th century.
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Climbing a ladder to the top deck of the Fort...nice view from here! Having a great time with the family here in Florida!
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