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Originally known as Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose and a U.S. National Historic Landmark since Oct. 12, 1994. located two miles north of St. Augustine, Florida. Also known as Fort Moosa or Fort Mossa after the Spanish pronunciation.
The original site of the 18th century fort and settlement was uncovered in a 1986 archaeological dig. Twenty-four acres now administered by the Florida State Parks and the premier site on the Florida Black Heritage Trail.
In 1738, the Spanish colonial government established it as a free black settlement.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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