Fort Mose

Fort Mose (1738-1763) - A fortified Black community first established by the Spanish in 1738. Abandoned in 1763.

Current Status

No remains. No period guns or mounts in place.

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Location: Map point is the Visitor Center. Fort Mose Historic State Park, St. Johns, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 29.929282 Long: -81.324999 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 5'

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 188

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Mose

Visited: 16 Jan 2010

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