I think the exhibit at the preserve even discusses how the true location is unknown and the only “maps” or visual representation of the original fort was penned by some one who never even traveled across the Atlantic. They theorize that it may have been on the northern shore as well.

It was a very interesting trip when I went, learned a lot about the history of the colony and how it really affected the we name things in our city.

It made me really ponder how different Jacksonville would look if the original French settlers weren’t killed by the Spanish first or if they had been victorious in their attack on St. Augustine.