St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Main Building and Alligator Pen, Built 1937
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, October 31, 2017
1. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Marker
The two original structures represent one of the oldest private zoos and continuously operated tourist attractions in Florida. Contemporary structures have filled in the property among the original Mediterranean Revival characteristics as the attraction has grown. Recognizable features of the main historic building include the barrel tile roof, stucco finish, tower and series of arches that form a loggia and parapet wall. The poured concrete alligator pen may date from the 1920s when the Alligator Farm was moved here from its original location two miles south.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Erected by City of St. Augustine.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 29° 52.915′ N, 81° 17.311′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is on Anastasia Boulevard (State Road A1A) 0.1 miles north of Old Quarry Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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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: A different marker also named St. Augustine Alligator Farm (a few steps from this marker); Bevin's Skiff (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of Dugout Canoes (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Augustine Dugout Canoe (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Small Craft (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Historical Comparison (approx. 0.2 miles away); Juan Ponce de Leσn - The 1513 Voyage of Discovery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Discover Four Authentic Experiences (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, October 31, 2017
2. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Marker and entrance building
Also see . . . St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park. Park website homepage (Submitted on December 9, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 618 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
