An Old Fort and A Very Old Lighthouse...

Fort Clinch ~ Amelia Ialand, Florida
Fort Clinch is a 19th century brick fortress begun in 1847 after the end of the Second Seminole War. It was named in honor of General Duncan Lamont Clinch, important figure in the First and Second Seminole Wars. The only battle to occur at Clinch was when Union troops recaptured the fort in 1862 after Confederate forces seized control the previous year. Fort Clinch served as the base of Union operations in the area throughout the Civil War. We had a great day exploring this fort and hearing the history from a civil war re-enactor. A great place to visit!

Sit back and enjoy our slide show of Fort Clinch

The Amelia Island Lighthouse is considered the oldest structure on the island. First constructed in 1820 on Georgia's Cumberland Island, it was dismantled and moved in 1938 and reconstructed on Amelia Island. Construction was completed in 1839. In the early days, oil lamps along with reflectors provided the light, but the lights have been powered by electricity since 1933. The lighthouse still works today and can be seen up to 19 miles out to sea.The Amelia Island Lighthouse is operated by the U.S. Coast Guard, but because it is located in a residential area, it is not open to the public. The lighthouse is visible above the trees from Atlantic Avenue. We rode up a street near the lighthouse and to a dead end where the entrance to the Lighthouse was to get this photo. It can also be seen from the water & Fort Clinch State Park.

It was a fun filled day and I will be sharing more on what we did in the next post!

Have Fun, Travel Safe & Stay Healthy!!!