St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011
1. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument Marker
This Spanish fort, begun in 1672, stood firm against English attacks and helped Spain to hold Florida for many years. During the American Revolution, it was a British stronghold. Later it became a battery in the U.S. coastal defense system.Erected by U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1672.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 29° 53.798′ N, 81° 18.678′ W. Marker was in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker was on South Castillo Drive (State Road A1A), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Castillo de San Marcos (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Castillo de San Marcos (within shouting distance of this marker); Saving the Seawall / Salvando el malecón
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Castillo de San Marcos by Markers
Also see . . . Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. NPS website. (Submitted on August 15, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011
2. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011
3. Southwest Bastion of the Castillo
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011
4. Reconstructed Spanish Coat of Arms at Entrance to Fort
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011
5. Part of the Castillo's Large Collection of Artillery
Most of these guns date from the Spanish colonial period or are Mexican War trophies.
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011
6. Remains of the American Battery
A hot shot furnace and several gun positions remain from the American 19th century battery built at the Castillo.
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011
7. Original Coat of Arms for the Castillo
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011
8. Civil Engineering Landmark
The Castillo is registered as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, December 12, 2018
9. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (new marker at park entrance)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 858 times since then and 61 times this year. Last updated on December 21, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 15, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 7, 8. submitted on August 26, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 9. submitted on December 21, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
