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Massacre Of The French-Matanzas Inlet FL238 |
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In 1565 some 300 French castaways, under Jean Ribault, were massacred here by Spaniards, crushing their attempt to occupy Florida. The French ships, sailing from Fort Caroline to attack St. Augustine, were driven ashore by a storm. At this inlet most of the survivors were put to the knife by Don Pedro Menendez. Hence it was named Matanzas, meaning Slaughters.
In Cooperation With St. Johns County Historical Commission.
W. side FL-A1A, 200' S. of Matanzas Inlet Bridge, Summer Haven, Saint Johns County Florida
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