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

Canova-Prince Murat House

Second Spanish Colonial Period, Built ca. 1815

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, June 6, 2017

1. Canova-Prince Murat House Marker

Inscription. Building patterns were influenced by the royal decree of 1573 to situate buildings and walls along the street edge for defensive purposes. The Prince Murat house is one of the remaining Spanish Colonial buildings and is significant for its characteristic colonial site plan and coquina stone construction protected under a stucco finish. Attic windows, or dormers, were a later addition and document the building's historic evolution. Napoleon's nephew, Prince Napoleon Achille Murat and Ralph Waldo Emerson were among the guests of owner Antonio Canova in 1827 when both visited St. Augustine for their health. Kenneth Dow acquired the property in 1941 and resided there for more than 40 years.

Erected by City of St. Augustine.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era.

Location. 29° 53.382′ N, 81° 18.719′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is at the intersection of St. George Street and Bridge Street, on the right when traveling south on St. George Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or

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near this postal address: 250 St George St, 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 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: First Colonial Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Canova-Dow and Canova-de Medicis Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Sisters of St. Joseph - Florida Motherhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Defense Line (within shouting distance of this marker); Star General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oldest Presbyterian Church in Florida (within shouting distance of this marker);

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, June 6, 2017

2. Canova-Prince Murat House Marker

Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2017, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 2,415 times since then and 147 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2017, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.