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Ribault Monument

12713 Fort Caroline Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 641-7155
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Ranked #31 of 76 attractions in Jacksonville
4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Fernandina Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Lots to do and see, very well kept, great trails. No river access.

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Columbia, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Stunning monument overlooking St. Johns River giving tribute to Jean Ribault and his proclaiming land for France. Monument is a replica. Great stop for history buffs. half mile away from Fort Caroline.

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Fernandina Beach, FL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Good river view, including old channel behind Blount Island. The site worked well for a marine band radio facility to contact units in Fernandina, Atlantic Beach and NAS Jacksonville.

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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2007
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This is exactly what it says - a monument. You'll read a short description of it and then get back in the car and leave. If you are a history buff or in the area (say, going to visit Fort Caroline which is a little more interesting) then it is easy to swing by but I wouldn't go out of... More

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