St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Signal From Shore
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 25, 2020
1. Signal From Shore Marker
This bronze sculpture of a Timucuan child with open arms reflects the innocence of youth and joyful nature of humanity. Installed to honor the sacrifice and labors of the indigenous people, it marks the site were rare Native American artifacts were found.
Sculptor: Richard Weaver, 2016
Erected 2016 by St. Augustine Art Association. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical year for this entry is 2016.
Location. 29° 53.452′ N, 81° 18.641′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is on Marine Street 0.1 miles east of Cadiz Street, on the right when traveling east. This is one of the many Braille markers with tactile graphics, developed by the St. Augustine Art Association. These markers are located near numerous public statues throughout historic downtown Saint Augustine. These markers, along with the audio guide, form the Touch Saint Augustine Braille Trail.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 Marine Street,
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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: Solana House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Historic St. Augustine Seawall (within shouting distance of this marker); Cofradia Archaeological Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Miguel O'Reilly House (within shouting distance of this marker); The OReilly House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Father Miguel OReilly House (within shouting distance of this marker); Living Legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph (within shouting distance of this
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 25, 2020
2. Signal From Shore Sculpture and Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Cofradia Site Coquina Well (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
