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title: "Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve"
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source_url: "https://www.nps.gov/timu/index.htm"
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summary: "Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is a National Park Service site in Jacksonville, Florida, protecting one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast with 6,000 years of human history. The preserve includes Fort Caroline National Memorial, Kingsley Plantation, American Beach, and the Theodore Roosevelt Area, featuring salt marshes, coastal dunes, and hardwood hammocks."
tags: "timucuan-preserve, national-park, coastal-wetlands, fort-caroline, kingsley-plantation, jacksonville, historic-preservation"
key_entities: "Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (location), Fort Caroline National Memorial (location), Kingsley Plantation (location), American Beach (location), Theodore Roosevelt Area (location), Jacksonville, FL (location), Cedar Point (location), National Park Service (organization), 7 Creeks Fest (event), coastal wetlands (concept)"
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visibility: public
agent_accessible: true
status: "final"
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# Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock Locked padlock icon ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Skip to global NPS navigation Skip to this park navigation Skip to the main content Skip to this park information section Skip to the footer section National Park Service Search Search This Site All NPS Exiting nps.gov Cancel Info Alerts Maps Calendar Fees Loading alerts Alerts In Effect Dismiss more information on current conditions... Dismiss View all alerts Contact Us Where the Waters Meet Visit one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast. Discover 6,000 years of human history and experience the beauty of salt marshes, coastal dunes, and hardwood hammocks. The Timucuan Preserve includes Fort Caroline and Kingsley Plantation. Embed Embed Video Close Copy Open Transcript Transcript banjo music Visit our keyboard shortcuts docs for details Duration: 1 minute, 5 seconds A short video introduction to Timucuan Preserve. Visit Kingsley Plantation Visit the Kingsley Plantation and dive into a fascinating history of freedom and enslavement. Visit Fort Caroline At Fort Caroline National Memorial visitors discover the tale of a lost colony. American Beach American Beach was founded to provide African Americans beach access during segregation. Theodore Roosevelt Area A 600-acre natural treasure of hardwood forest, wetlands, and scrub vegetation. Cedar Point The boat ramp and trails of Cedar Point bring you closer to nature. Planning a Field Trip Planning a free field trip to Fort Caroline and Kingsley Plantation is easy. 7 Creeks Fest The second annual partnership event in the 7 Creeks Recreation Area. Basic Information Visitor Centers, Weather, Operating Hours, and More 16th Century Europeans in Florida Cultures collide when European conflicts are brought to a Timucuan world. Accessibility The park is continually striving to improve our accessibility. Parks in Partnership Learn more about the 30+ mile trails system in Northeast Jacksonville. Frequently Asked Questions Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. Learn About the Park Learn about education programs, park history, find Junior Ranger materials and more. Get Involved Learn about our partners or find out about volunteering through the Volunteers-in-Parks (VIP) program. Plan Your Visit Everything you need to know before your trip. Last updated: February 7, 2025 History Comes to Life Events Miles of Trails Hiking Be a Junior Ranger Junior Ranger Park News News Park footer Contact Info Mailing Address: 12713 Fort Caroline Road Jacksonville, FL 32225 Phone: 904-641-7155 Contact Us Tools FAQ Site Index Español Stay Connected Explore subjects and stories related to this park Subject Oceans, Coasts & Seashores Subject Forts Subject Reconstruction Era Subject Wetlands -->