Fort Clinch State Park

A part of the park system since 1935, Fort Clinch is one of the most well-preserved 19th century forts in the country. Although no battles were fought here, it was garrisoned during both the Civil and Spanish-American wars.

Construction of ...

Fort Clinch

Fort Clinch

Reconstruction

And construction of roads

Buildings and grounds

Was performed by

Civilian Conservation Corps

Company 1420

1937-1942

Marker is on Fort Clinch Road 3.1 miles north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Fort Clinch Military Road

You are standing in the general location of the Fort Clinch Military Road. The photo represents what a typical military road looked like during the Civil War.

In 1847, with the start of the fort's construction, military engineers realized the necessity ...