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

St. Augustine First World War Memorial

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 1, 2011

1. St. Augustine First World War Memorial

Inscription.
The city
of
St. Augustine
Fiel-y-Firme
Dedicated
to
victory
to
peace
and to
the youth of this
city who served
their country in
the World War
1917 - 1918
On panels around the memorial:Discovered
1513
by
Ponce de Leon

Founded
1565
by
Menendez

Ceded
1762
to
England

Restored
1784
to
Spain

Purchased
1821
by
United States

Renaissance
1885
by
Henry M. Flagler

Plaque at base:
Presented to the City of St. Augustine by Andrew Anderson, M.D.

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and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 29° 53.574′ N, 81° 18.678′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker is at the intersection of North Ocean Boulevard (State Road 1A) and Cathedral Plaza, on the right when traveling south on North Ocean Boulevard. 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. Juan Ponce de Leon (within shouting distance of this marker); Slave Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Ponce De Leon (within

Front Panel and Left Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 1, 2011

2. Front Panel and Left Side

Note Dr. Anderson's plaque at the base. The phrase “Fiel y Firme” translates as Faithful and Firm.

shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Market Place (within shouting distance of this marker); The St. Augustine Foot Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Well (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Augustine Foot Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Also see . . .

Left and Back Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 1, 2011

3. Left and Back Side

Historic City Memories: The Missing Flag. News article from January 2011 noting the absence of the flag from the flagpole (apparently since resolved). The article provides additional background on the memorials donated by Dr. Anderson. (Submitted on September 4, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Back and Right Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 1, 2011

4. Back and Right Side

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 1, 2011

5. Right Side

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,094 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 4, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.