Fort George Island Description
The Spanish established a blockhouse and the mission San Juan del Porto on Fort George Island in the 16th century. By 1736, the island was the site of a fort used as a base for raids against the Spanish thus giving the island its name.

Visitors to Fort George Island come for boating, fishing, off-road bicycling, and hiking.
Hobbies & Activities category: Town walls, fortifications, gates;  Scenic site or route
Address
Fort George Island Cultural State Park
12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226
United States
Phone 1 (904) 251-2320
Hours
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Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
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Cost
FREE
Attractions Near Fort George Island, Jacksonville