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

Father Miguel O'Reilly House

First Spanish Colonial Period, Built ca. 1690-1763

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, June 6, 2017

1. Father Miguel O'Reilly House Marker

Inscription. A tabby interior wall provides evidence that a portion of this building remains from the First Spanish Period before coquina stone construction took its place. Tabby was a form of construction that produced a cement slurry with an aggregate of oyster shells whereas coquina stone was quarried and cut to size. Both of these types are represented as the building was enlarged and altered historically. Graciously left by Father O'Reilly to the Catholic Church for continued religious purposes, the building is now restored to an 1840s appearance interpreting the life and significance of the Sisters of St. Joseph whose mission was to educate the community's African American children.

Erected by City of St. Augustine.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 29° 53.425′ N, 81° 18.675′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is on Aviles Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 Aviles St, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in First Coast

and in Greater Jacksonville.

It is also in the American South

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The O’Reilly House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Father Miguel O’Reilly House (here, next to this marker); Living Legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph (here, next to this marker); Cofradia Archaeological Site (a few steps from this marker); Don Toledo/Gaspar Papy House (within shouting distance of this marker); Solana House (within shouting distance of this marker); Signal From Shore (within shouting distance of this marker); Ximenez-Fatio House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Another

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, March 23, 2019

2. Father Miguel O'Reilly House Marker

marker is no longer nearby. Cofradia Site Coquina Well (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, June 6, 2017

3. Father Miguel O'Reilly House Marker

An additional Father Miguel O'Reilly House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, June 6, 2017

4. An additional Father Miguel O'Reilly House Marker

The Father Miguel O’Reilly House Museum
Existing Tabby & Coquina Walls c. 1691
Lorenzo Jose De Leon Residence 1725
Father Miguel O’Reilly Parish Home 1784-1812
First Convent – Sisters of St. Joseph 1866
St. Joseph Academy 1876-1920

Operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, Fl.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2017, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 791 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 25, 2017, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. 2. submitted on March 23, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on August 25, 2017, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.