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Completion of Construction
- When
- 1742
- Where
- Matanzas Inlet
- Part of
- Completion of Fort Matanzas
Spanish construction of Fort Matanzas was completed in 1742 after beginning in 1740 under Manuel de Montiano's orders.
The fort was built to guard the Matanzas Inlet, a potential rear entrance to St. Augustine. Construction started in 1740 and concluded in 1742, establishing the defensive structure at the southern mouth of the river.
Sources
- Fort Matanzas National Monument Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
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