St. Simons Island
FORT FREDERICA
Fort Frederica was built to help protect General James
Oglethorpe’s new Georgia colony from the Spanish
in Florida. Now a National Monument, visitors are
welcome at the fort year-round. The park visitor center
features exhibits and a short film.
6515 Frederica Rd. 912.638.3639
On July 7, 1742, an outnumbered force
of British troops ambushed and defeated
Spanish troops, halting a planned
attack on Fort Frederica. Markers and
information panels at this outdoor
observation site explain the battle,
which once and for all ended Spain’s
claim to the Georgia territory.
Old Demere Rd.
H ISTORY TIMELI N E
BLOODY MARSH
BATTLE SITE
CHRIST CHURCH, FREDERICA
Built in 1884, Christ Church is nestled among huge
oak trees on St. Simons Island’s north end. In a serene
setting of native live oaks, holly, and cedar trees, this
landmark is open for tours Tuesday through Sunday
from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. It is closed Easter and Christmas.
6329 Frederica Rd. 912.638.8683
2500 B.C.
25,000 B.C.
The Golden Isles formed following the
PLEISTOCENE ICE AGE. Larger islands, such
as St. Simons Island, are estimated to be
35,000 – 40,000 years old. Smaller islands, like
Little St. Simons Island, were formed from the
larger islands and are about 5,000 – 7,000
years old.
GUALE and MOCAMA
INDIANS made their
way to the coast, fishing,
hunting, and gathering
oysters to survive in the
area. Middens, large
areas of oyster shells,
and other refuse
discarded by Native
Americans still exist
today and can be seen in
undeveloped areas on
St. Simons Island and
Little St. Simons Island.
1566 – 1685
SPANISH MISSIONS
were established along
the coast. A prominent
mission formed at
Fort King George in
present-day Darien,
about 10 miles north
of Brunswick. This
mission, called Santo
Domingo Talejo, later
moved to the northern
end of St. Simons Island
and was renamed Asao.
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