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Unit Name: San Marcos de Apalachee Historic State Park
Acres: 14.98 Managing
Agency:
Description:
DRP
Current Management Plan
Approved:
The history of this National Historic Landmark began in 1528 when Panfilo de Narvaez arrived in
the area with 300 men. The first Spanish fort was built on the site in 1679. Andrew Jackson
occupied the fort for a brief time in the early 1800s. The museum at the park displays pottery;
weapons and tools unearthed near the original fort and explain the history of the San Marcos site in
a riveting large-screen video presentation. A self-guided trail is open to visitors and guided tours
are available with two weeks advance notice.
Accomplishments:
Resource Management
• Restored the Spanish bombproof wall system and Confederate magazine.
• Created a protection zone around three archeological sites located on the St. Marks River side
of the park.
Visitor Services
• Developed new interruptive displays for the museum.
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2003