St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Treasury/Dr. Peck House
ca. 1750
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 29° 53.609′ N, 81° 18.769′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker is at the intersection of St George Street and Treasury Street, on the left when traveling south on St George Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 143 St George St, 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. Peña-Peck House (here, next to this marker); Dr. Peck House (a few steps from this marker); Father Pedro Camps (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Father Pedro Camps (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Douglass (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (about 300 feet away); Cathedral of St. Augustine (about 300 feet away); Coquina in These Walls (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
Regarding Treasury/Dr. Peck House. The Peck House (aka Old Spanish Treasury), built of native coquina stone, was constructed circa 1750 by order of the King of Spain to be the residence of his Royal Treasurer, Juan Esteban de Peña. Dr. Seth Peck acquired the house in 1837; his granddaughter, Anna Gardener Burt, lived there 81 years. Upon Miss Anna's death in 1931, she willed the property to the city of St. Augustine to be exhibited to the public as a house museum
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