St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
King's Bakery
British Colonial Period, Built ca. 1782
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, June 21, 2017
1. King's Bakery Marker
Inscription.
King's Bakery. British Colonial Period, Built ca. 1782. This is the only known building with its origin in the British Period that exists in St. Augustine. Until Marine Street was developed, the Bakery was contiguous with the St. Francis Barracks property. The British converted and expanded the Spanish Convento de San Francisco into their Barracks including the construction of this Bakery and storeroom. The coquina stone construction and stucco finish are typical of St. Augustine's Colonial building pattern and thick masonry construction functions to keep the building dark and cool. Alterations over time served other uses including a military hospital, storehouse, and office for the National Cemetery. In 1934, a New Deal project converted the former bake house into an automobile garage.
This is the only known building with its origin in the British Period that exists in St. Augustine. Until Marine Street was developed, the Bakery was contiguous with the St. Francis Barracks property. The British converted and expanded the Spanish Convento de San Francisco into their Barracks including the construction of this Bakery and storeroom. The coquina stone construction and stucco finish are typical of St. Augustine's Colonial building pattern and thick masonry construction functions to keep the building dark and cool. Alterations over time served other uses including a military hospital, storehouse, and office for the National Cemetery. In 1934, a New Deal project converted the former bake house into an automobile garage.
Erected by City of St. Augustine.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location. 29° 53.203′ N, 81° 18.559′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is on Marine Street 0.1 miles south of St. Francis Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 98 Marine 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: St. Francis Barracks (within shouting distance of
Another marker is no longer nearby. Officers' Quarters (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, June 21, 2017
2. King's Bakery Marker and building
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 894 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
