October 25, 2014 Charlesfort/Santa Elena Site Parris Island SC

Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site

1. Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site Marker   . Has Been Designated A National Historic Landmark  This site possesses National significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 2001 National Park Service United States Department of the Interior Erected 2001 by U.S.Dept. of the Interior. (Marker Number # 74001822.) . Location. 32° 18.376′ N, 80° 40.54′ W. Marker is in Parris Island, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. Marker is on Belleau Wood Road, on the right. . At the end of Belleau Wood Rd, north end of the circle. Marker is in this post office area: Parris Island SC 29905, United States of America.     2. Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site Marker located at the Belleau Wood Rd circle   Also see . . .  1. Charlesfort-Santa Elena.  2. Charlesfort - Santa Elena.

3. Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site Marker along the north hiking trail National Historic Landmark: Charlesfort--Santa Elena Site *** (added 1974 - Site - #74001822) • Also known as Ribault Monument;San Marcos;San Felipe;38BU51 • Address Restricted, Beaufort • Historic Significance: Information Potential • Area of Significance: Military, Historic - Non-Aboriginal • Cultural Affiliation: Spanish Colonial, French Colonial • Period of Significance: 1500-1599 • Owner: Federal • Historic Function: Defense • Historic Sub-function: Military Facility • Current Function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture • Current Sub-function: Museum, Underwater •

4. Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site Marker ( AKA Ribault Monument;San Marcos;San Felipe ); see nearby Markers for Ribault Monument

5. French Tribute The first French stronghold on this continent

6. Tabby pylons outline a part of the : Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site -Ribaut Monument;San Marcos;San Felipe site