Fernandina Plaza State Historic Site

The Spanish town of Fernandina was first planned in 1769; when the site was occupied by an army detachment. The Plaza could be fortified as a defensive work. A fort; including a battery of three cannons; was established in 1801. Most of the original site is now an open grassy area; marked by a State of Florida Historic Marker. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely picnic on the grass; with a view of Victorian era homes and the Amelia River. An open grassy area marked by a historic marker.