Abandoned Cannon found in the fort
In 1793 the Spanish delivered two 8-Pounder Iron Cannons to Fort Matanzas. In 1821, after leaving the fort to the United States, these cannons were left behind. The guns were forgotten and left to rust. The ... More
Fort Matanzas in the late 1800s
This is possibly the oldest photo of Fort Matanzas. Public domain photograph - American ruins, National Parks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fort Matanzas Ruins 1880s - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
This is possibly the oldest photo of Fort Matanzas. Much of the white plaster is still visible on the walls.
1993 Ferry to Fort Matanzas - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Named the Matanzas Queen Two. Owned and operated by the National Park Service
Fort Matanzas Ruins - National Parks Gallery
The South face of Fort Matanzas. This is a low-tide photograph showing the sandbars which surround the fort. Notice the missing Sentry tower.
Abandoned Fort in 1915-1916 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
The south side of Fort Matanzas before and restoration had started. Notice the shoreline and surrounding dunes. Also there is no sentry tower on the left corner of the fort.
Cannons returned to Fort Matanzas
After being removed and restored, the National Guard helped return two cannons to Fort Matanzas to put on display.
Early visitors to Fort Matanzas in the 1920s
Early restoration efforts allowed visitors to safely tour the fort. At this time visitors could not go into the rooms. A stair case accessed the roof from the gundeck. The first reconstructed sentry tower ca... More
1938 Ferry to Fort Matanzas - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Custodian Edward Eaton and visitors to Fort Matanzas in 1938. Eaton was named Superintendent in 1942.
Fort Matanzas in 1947 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Aerial photo of Fort Matanzas in 1947 after building a seawall and jetties to protect the fort from the tidal waters of the Matanzas River. The area in front of the fort was later filled in the 1960s which mad... More
1968 Ferry to Fort Matanzas - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Operated by Captains S.W. Jenkins and Emory Jenkins. A local family that helped the National Park Service bring visitors to the fort. 50 Cents per person.
Aerial view of Fort Matanzas in the 1970s
This image shows how much land was later added to preserve the fort's foundations.
1972 Ferry to Fort Matanzas - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
The Matanzas Queen was the first NPS owned Ferry service to the Fort. The free ferry service that runs today began with this boat in 1972.
Views of Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida
Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was built in 1740-1742 to guard t... More
Views of Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida
Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was built in 1740-1742 to guard t... More
Views of Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida
Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was built in 1740-1742 to guard t... More
Views of Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida
Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was built in 1740-1742 to guard t... More
Views of Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida
Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was built in 1740-1742 to guard t... More
Views of Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida
Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was built in 1740-1742 to guard t... More
Views of Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida
Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was built in 1740-1742 to guard t... More
Views of Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida
Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was built in 1740-1742 to guard t... More
A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway - Fort Matanzas
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This simple fortification guards the reflective waters of the Matanzas Inlet. The fort on Rattlesnake Island is accessible only through ... More
A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway - Fort Matanzas Visitor Center
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Shady trees line the path to the visitor center at Fort Matanzas. Location: Florida (29.715° N 81.239° W) Status: Public domain. Photo... More
A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway - The Visitor Center at Fort Mat...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Tourists discover little known facts about this important naval fortification. Location: (29.711° N 81.237° W) Status: Public domain. ... More
A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway - Relaxing in the Shade at Fort ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The twisted limbs of the trees at Fort Matanzas provides shelter from the Florida sun. Location: (29.711° N 81.237° W) Status: Public ... More
2001 Ferry to Fort Matanzas - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
The Matanzas Queen Three was a all metal with two pontoons and could hold 36 passengers.
The completed first visitor center dock for Fort Matanzas.
The completed first visitor center dock for Fort Matanzas. Public domain photograph of a dock, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Entrance to Fort Matanzas. Florida Sterescope Cards Collection, NYPL.
Florida stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who asse... More
Ruins of Fort Matanzas. Florida Sterescope Cards Collection, NYPL.
Florida stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who asse... More
Fountain in Forsyth Park, Savannah, Georgia.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a world heritage landmark, natural or regular park, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Entrance to Fort Matanzas. Florida Sterescope Cards Collection, NYPL.
Public domain image of personnel, army, group of people in uniform, parade, historic place, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Ruins of Fort Matanzas. Florida Sterescope Cards Collection, NYPL.
Picryl description: Public domain image from Robert Dennis collection of stereoscopic prints, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Fort Matanzas National Monument FTMA1600
Location Fort Matanzas National Monument Description Coastal Florida was a major field of conflict as European nations fought for control in the New World. As part of this struggle, Fort Matanzas guarded St.... More
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Location Fort Matanzas National Monument Description Coastal Florida was a major field of conflict as European nations fought for control in the New World. As part of this struggle, Fort Matanzas guarded St.... More
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Location Fort Matanzas National Monument Description Coastal Florida was a major field of conflict as European nations fought for control in the New World. As part of this struggle, Fort Matanzas guarded St.... More
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Location Fort Matanzas National Monument Description Coastal Florida was a major field of conflict as European nations fought for control in the New World. As part of this struggle, Fort Matanzas guarded St.... More
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Location Fort Matanzas National Monument Description Coastal Florida was a major field of conflict as European nations fought for control in the New World. As part of this struggle, Fort Matanzas guarded St.... More
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Location Fort Matanzas National Monument Description Coastal Florida was a major field of conflict as European nations fought for control in the New World. As part of this struggle, Fort Matanzas guarded St.... More
Views of Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida (42ebd0a1-ebcd-4e26-...
Cannon on battlemounts Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was built... More
Views of Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida (cfeef5da-2e40-478d-...
Another exterior view Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was built ... More
Views of Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida (b80d9829-465d-4538-...
View across salt marsh Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was built... More
Views of Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida (a5f9b078-8989-4521-...
Close view of exterior of the sentry box. Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish out... More
Views of Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida (fd5705fd-7fe3-4081-...
Another view across marshes Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was ... More
Views of Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida (4229014d-af31-49dd-...
View across water Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was built in 1... More
Views of Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida (56b273c0-e6c7-46b0-...
Fort from distance across maritime hammock and salt marshes Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos... More
Entrance to Fort Matanzas. Florida Sterescope Cards Collection, NYPL.
Florida stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who asse... More
Ruins of Fort Matanzas. Florida Sterescope Cards Collection, NYPL.
Florida stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who asse... More
Entrance to Fort Matanzas. Florida Sterescope Cards Collection, NYPL.
Public domain image of personnel, army, group of people in uniform, parade, historic place, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Ruins of Fort Matanzas. Florida Sterescope Cards Collection, NYPL.
Picryl description: Public domain image from Robert Dennis collection of stereoscopic prints, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More
Fort Matanzas, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL
Significance: Fort Matanzas was originally established in 1565, and served as the site of the final struggles between Spain and France for domination of Southeast. The present fort was built in 1737-42, to rei... More