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Construction Commencement
- When
- 1740
- Where
- Matanzas Inlet
Construction of Fort Matanzas began in 1740 following orders from Manuel de Montiano to guard the Matanzas Inlet.
The Spanish initiated the building of the fort in 1740. This action was taken in response to orders from Manuel de Montiano, aiming to secure the southern mouth of the Matanzas River as a defensive measure for St. Augustine.
Sources
- Fort Matanzas National Monument Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
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