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.
Father Miguel O'Reilly House. First Spanish Colonial Period, Built ca. 1690-1763. 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.
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.
Location. 29° 53.425′ N, 81° 18.675′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker 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. Touch for directions.
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 347 times since then and 30 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.