St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Sentry Box

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Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011

1. Sentry Box Marker

Inscription. It enabled the sentry to watch outside the fort to the front and sides, and sheltered him from weather and enemy fire. These turrets were red against the white walls of the fort. You can help save the remaining red plaster by not touching it.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles.

Location. 29° 53.85′ N, 81° 18.665′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker can be reached from South Castillo Drive (State Road A1A), on the right when traveling north. Located at the parapet of Castillo de San Marcos. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guarding the Back Door / Vigilando dos entradas (a few steps from this marker); Fortress Facelift / Nuevo dueño, obras nuevas (a few steps from this marker); The Cross of Burgundy: Symbol of Spain (a few steps from this marker); Multi-Use Moat / ¿Un foso sin agua? (a few steps from this marker); St. Augustine's Bastion (a few steps from this marker); Pirate Attacks (within shouting distance of this marker); Firing Steps (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Crumbling Coquina / Piedra frágil (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Also see . . . Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. NPS website. (Submitted on August 25, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Sentry Box and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011

2. Sentry Box and Marker

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011

3. Sentry Box

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 519 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 25, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.