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Fort Ward, San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park
Florida
148 Old Fort Road
St. Marks, FL 32355
United States
These ruins are located at the confluence of the St. Marks and Wakulla Rivers. The site has been occupied by Spanish, British, American, and Confederate troops. During the Civil War, Confederate soldiers built earthworks and placed artillery at the fort, which was threatened in March 1865.
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