Fort Clinch... Florida

[Tundra]

We took a trip after Thanksgiving to Amelia Island, visited Fort Clinch while we were there. This was one of the coolest Forts we've been to yet. It's self guided and you can go anywhere, they don't limit access or have restricted areas like some.
 In 1842 The United States Government purchased a tract of land on the Northern end of Amelia Island, at the Florida Georgia border. Construction began in 1847, named in honor of General Duncan Lamont Clinch, a respected officer who fought bravely in the Second Seminole War.
  Confederate Militia took control of the Fort at the beginning of the Civil War, in 1861. Then the Fort was pressed back into service during The Second World War. The U.S. Coast Guard established and maintained a surveillance and communications system within the Fort and on various coastal islands in the area.








This is in remarkable condition, giving it's age and unrestricted access.







On the main gate you can see where some of the bricks had been replaced, they only replaced what was absolutely necessary. Great job on preservation.











I know there are some History buffs amongst us, hope you all enjoy as much as I did.

[Big IV]

I know where that island is at, but I cannot recall if I have ever been to that fort or not. It is amazing how many of them are in such good shape. It is also amazing how many of them seemed to be reactivated during WWII.

Thanks for the history lesson and cool pics.

[Thunderbolt]

glad you had a good time.  I like historical stuff too.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

My wife and I was there the week that Reagan died ( 2004 ? ) reason I remember that the flag was at half mast....Cool place we enjoyed checking it out 

[Crazyhorse]

Thanks for the pic's.

[sandy]

It's amazing how similar the design is to Ft Jefferson out in the Dry Tortugas(75 miles West of key West). That fort was also built about 1847.

[Al in AK]

 

 Thank you,
                I do like to explore the past like that. I also loved the weather................

  Al

[Big Rig]

Must have been fort exploring week. I drove my two boys to Sunny Fla last week and I took them to see the fort in St. Augustine. Had I known about that fort, I would have taken them there too.

I really enjoy seeing/visiting old forts...my boys like the cannons....

Next time I will have to do it on the Valk...