Area less than one acre NRHP Reference # 70000183 Established September 29, 1970 Nearest city Jacksonville | Year built 1862 Added to NRHP 29 September 1970 | |
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Management Florida Department of Environmental Protection Similar Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve, George Crady Bridge Fi, Amelia Island State Park, Fort George Island Cu, Lake June in Winter Scrub Sta | ||
Yellow bluff fort historic state park revisited
Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park is a Florida State Park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is located near the mouth of the St. Johns River, a mile south of State Road 105 on New Berlin Road. On September 29, 1970, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Contents
- Yellow bluff fort historic state park revisited
- Map of Yellow Bluff Fort Jacksonville FL 32226 USA
- History
- Recreational activities
- Special events
- Admission and hours
- References
Map of Yellow Bluff Fort, Jacksonville, FL 32226, USA
History
Yellow Bluff 'Fort' was not a fort at all, but instead an armed and fortified camp constructed during the Civil War. It served to protect shipping supply lines to Jacksonville and through the St. Johns valley from Union attacks. The camp was built in early 1862, holding over 350 personnel at some points of its existence, which lasted until the end of the war.
Recreational activities
Visitors can picnic in an authentic reproduction of a Confederate and Union troop encampment.
Special events
Every year, the park has a day of illustrated presentations and living history demonstrations showing the historical and cultural significance of the area.
Admission and hours
There are no entrance fees. The park is open 24 hours a day.