The Fort Matanzas National Monument is yet another gem within the many connected to the founding of St. Augustine, America's oldest city. Built in 1742 to protect the southern entrance into St.

For a glimpse into Florida’s Spanish past, make a trip to Fort Matanzas National Monument, 15 miles south of St. Augustine. The Spanish built the fort in 1742 for protection from British attack.

There’s a word that describes the vaguely musty scent of the cramped, unlit officer’s quarters in Fort Matanzas, the 18th century Spanish outpost on a barrier island south of St. Augustine. That same ...

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Written by Lewis Turner and Jessica Clark as part of their exploratory series 'Lewis & Clark.' Have suggestions for places they should check out? Email news@firstcoastnews.com.