Duty guards' accommodations at least had the luxury of a fireplace.

Fort Clinch on Amelia Island

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April 28th 2015
Construction of this fort, named for a hero of the War of 1812, was begun in 1847. It was to have both inner and outer walls, corner bastions, internal barracks, and several large smooth-bore cannons. Its construction would require some 5,000 bricks and tons of mortar. History buffs are sure to find the construction techniques interesting today. Confederate troops seized it in 1861, but ceded i ... read more

North America » United States » Florida » Amelia Island

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more