Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park in Fernandina Beach, FL, preserves the historic grounds of the Spanish Fort San Carlos, built in 1816 to protect the town of Fernandina according to the Spanish Law of the Indies. The park's plaza area is all that remains of the fort, offering visitors a glimpse into the town's past as a strategic military outpost.
State archaeologists estimate that erosion has claimed at least two-thirds of Fort San Carlos, making the plaza grounds a significant historical site showcasing the town's early Spanish colonial history and its role in defending the region during the early 19th century.
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