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

Pedro Menéndez de Aviles

1519-1574

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, December 16, 2021

1. Pedro Menéndez de Aviles Marker

Inscription. On September 8, 1565,
Saint Augustine, Florida was founded
on this site by Pedro Menéndez de Aviles.
With him were 500 soldiers, 200 sailors,
and 100 colonists. These colonists
included stonecutters, carpenters,
farriers, blacksmiths, clerks, surgeons,
and a master brewer.

You are standing in the
First Settlement
of our Nation's Oldest City.

Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 1565.

Location. 29° 54.439′ N, 81° 18.971′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. Marker can be reached from Williams Street east of Magnolia Avenue. Marker and monument are located near the parking lot, just inside Ponce de León's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Magnolia Avenue, 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 marker. First Spanish Muster Site in Florida (a few steps from this marker); Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Constitution Cannons (within shouting distance of this marker); Tinajónes

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Common Anchor (about 300 feet away); Tabby / Coquina (about 300 feet away); Copper Cauldron (about 300 feet away); 1565 Menendez (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Ponce de León's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

Also see . . .
1. Pedro Menéndez de Avilés.

He is notable for planning the first regular trans-oceanic convoys, which became known as the Spanish treasure fleet, and for founding St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565. This was the first successful European settlement in La Florida and the most significant city in the region for nearly three centuries. St. Augustine is the oldest continuously inhabited, European-established settlement in the continental United States.

(Submitted on December 23, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Captain Pedro Menéndez de Aviles – Spanish Conquistador.

Menendez sailed from Spain in July 1565 with 11 ships and about 2,000 soldiers. They landed in Florida harbor
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, December 16, 2021

2. Pedro Menéndez de Aviles Monument & Marker
on August 28, 1565, establishing a settlement they called St. Augustine, which is now the oldest continually inhabited city in the United States.

(Submitted on December 23, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 579 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 23, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.