Anastasia in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Spanish Quarries
(Anastasia Island)
About 200 yards south-east of this point are the remains of the King's Coquina Quarries. (Coquina, a type of limestone composed of mollusk shells and sand, is found along the north-east coast of Florida.) Coquina was used in the building of many early colonial structures in St. Augustine, including the fortress Castillo de San Marcos (1672-1696).
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On July 21, 1821, Major General Andrew Jackson, Florida's first Territorial Governor, established St. Johns County, with St. Augustine as the county seat. It contained all of Florida east of the Suwannee River, approximately 39,400 square miles, with over 1,100 miles of coastline. Since 1821, more counties have been carved from St. Johns' original boundaries, reducing it to 609 square miles of land area.
Erected 1974 by St. Johns County Historical Commission. (Marker Number F-229.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 21, 1821.
Location. 29° 52.8′ N, 81° 17.13′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in Anastasia. Marker can be reached from Park Road, 0.1 miles east of Anastasia Boulevard (Road A1A). Marker is just inside the entrance for Anastasia State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1020 Anastasia Blvd, Saint Augustine FL 32080, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Coquina - Foundation of St. Augustine (a few steps from this marker); Spanish Mining of the Quarry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Augustine Alligator Farm (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named St. Augustine Alligator Farm (approx. ¼ mile away); William Bartram Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); The St. Augustine Amphitheatre (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1888 Outdoor Kitchens (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1872 South Privy (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
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