Episode 2 of 2
Establishment of Charlesfort
- When
- May 1562
- Where
- Parris Island, South Carolina
Ribault oversees the construction of the fort Charlesfort on Parris Island.
Ribault directed the layout of a small fort at the settlement site. The structure was named Charlesfort in honor of the French king Charles IX, marking the establishment of the French settlement in 1562.
Sources
- Jean Ribault Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-07
- Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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