St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Bartram Trail
Traced 1773-1777
— Deep South Region —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, December 13, 2018
1. William Bartram Trail Marker
In 1765, William Bartram, famed Colonial Naturalist visited the Coquina Quarry & recorded the flora & fauna of the area.
The Presidents Council of Garden Clubs & St. Johns County Inc. &
Gaillardia, Dianthus, Cherokee, Wildflower Garden Clubs
in cooperation with
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.
Florida Department of State
Florida Department of Natural Resources
Erected by Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., Florida Department of State, and Florida Department of Natural Resources.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the William Bartram Trails series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.
Location. 29° 52.495′ N, 81° 16.99′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker can be reached from Anastasia Boulevard (State Highway A1A) 0.1 miles south of Madeira Drive, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located on the grounds of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre complex, beside the walkway through the gardens just inside the main gate. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre (a few steps from this marker); Spanish Mining of the Quarry (approx. 0.3 miles away); Coquina - Foundation of St. Augustine (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Spanish Quarries (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Augustine Alligator Farm (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named St. Augustine Alligator Farm (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Spanish Chimney and Well (approx. ¾ mile away); 1888 Outdoor Kitchens (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
Also see . . . John and William Bartram Travel the St. Johns River, 1765-1766. Florida History Online website entry:
John joined his son in North Carolina on August 6, 1765, and the two men headed for East Florida on horseback. They observed enslaved Africans at work, and sketched flowers, plants, and birds. When in the countryside, they rode through the heat of day and sometimes slept in corn cribs or in forests tormented by mosquitoes. They arrived in St. Augustine late in the afternoon of October 11th. On December 19th, after repeated urging by Governor Grant, the Bartrams began exploring the St. Johns River. They did not return until February 13, 1766, after nearly eight weeks of dangerous and exhausting travel. (Submitted on December 13, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, December 13, 2018
2. William Bartram Trail Marker (tall view; St. Augustine Amphitheatre entrance in background)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, December 13, 2018
3. William Bartram Trail Marker (wide view; St. Augustine Amphitheatre entrance in background)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
