personal photo, taken February 2007
The cache is NOT at the posted coordinates.
Fort Frederica is a historic site located on St. Simons Island, Georgia, USA. Established in 1736 by James Oglethorpe, a British general and founder of the colony of Georgia, Fort Frederica served as a military outpost and played a significant role in defending the southern boundary of the British colonies from Spanish invasion. The fort was strategically positioned to control the nearby waterways and protect Georgia's burgeoning settlements.
Fort Frederica was the centerpiece of a small town that developed around it, which served as a hub for trade, military operations, and diplomacy with local Native American tribes. The town flourished for a time but declined in importance after Oglethorpe's departure in 1743 and the end of the threat of Spanish invasion.
Today, Fort Frederica National Monument preserves the remains of the fort and town, offering visitors a glimpse into colonial-era Georgia and its role in the broader geopolitical landscape of the time. The site includes archaeological excavations, reconstructed structures, and interpretive exhibits that tell the story of the fort's founding, its role in colonial defense, and its eventual decline. Fort Frederica stands as a testament to the colonial history of the southeastern United States and the struggles for control of the region during the 18th century.
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One of the oldest roads in the state, Fort Road was originally built by the federal government after Fort Ridgely was completed in 1853-54. Supplies were shipped from Fort Snelling to Traverse des Sioux, then transported by wagon to Fort Ridgely.
Nicollet County Road 5 runs more than 42 miles from its eastern terminus at its intersection with US Highway 169 in St Peter to the Renville County line. Old Fort Road presumably extended from Traverse des Sioux, although the portion running through the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College has been blocked off. Fort Road as an address runs from the western edge of St Peter to the end of CR-5.
In an ideal world, a paved trail would have been installed when the road was refurbished in the early 2010s. This planned geocache trail will have to suffice, but won’t alleviate my anxiety when biking here.