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

The Oldest Presbyterian Church in Florida

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, June 6, 2017

1. The Oldest Presbyterian Church in Florida Marker

Inscription. The oldest Presbyterian church in Florida was organized June 10, 1824, as the First Presbyterian Church of St. Augustine. The first church building was erected on this site January 1, 1825. In 1890 the congregation moved into the new sanctuary which Henry Morrison Flagler built on Sevilla and Valencia Streets as a memorial to his daughter, Jennie Louise Benedict.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1824.

Location. 29° 53.342′ N, 81° 18.705′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is on Saint George Street south of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in First Coast

and in Greater Jacksonville.

It is also in the American South.

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

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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: Upham Winter Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Canova-Prince Murat House (within shouting distance of this marker); Canova-Dow and Canova-de Medicis Houses (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Colonial Houses (about 400 feet away); Star General Store (about 400 feet away); Record Building (Cordova Apartments) (about 400 feet away); Colonial Defense Line (about 400 feet away); King’s Road Bridge (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, June 6, 2017

2. The Oldest Presbyterian Church in Florida Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2017, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 750 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2017, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.