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

Davis Shores

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, February 1, 2023

1. Davis Shores Marker

Inscription. After WWII, the nation's construction boom responded to high demand and Davis Shores. Housing of this period contrasted with Davis' original Mediterranean-inspired vision. Buildings were mostly single-story block houses in either a sprawling Ranch or compact Minimal Traditional style. The buildings from the D.P. Davis and post WWII eras, along with original street layouts contribute to the historical nature of current Davis Shores.

These resources are vulnerable to flooding as witnessed with hurricanes and tidal flooding events. Future development with flood mitigation in mind will contribute to the next historic chapter of Davis Shores.

In 1924 D.P. Davis initiated efforts to develop the north end of Anastasia Island, then largely marsh and sea.

To create land, workers dredged and placed 13 million cubic feet of fill. Only ten houses were completed by 1926 when Florida’s land-boom bust halted development, however the curving street network laid out for the planned community established a blueprint for its future.

Erected by City of St. Augustine.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 29° 52.982′ N, 81° 17.741′

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W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in Anastasia. It is on Coquina Avenue just north of Arricola Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in Coquina Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 91 Coquina Ave, Saint Augustine FL 32080, 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: Quarry Creek (a few steps from this marker); Meldrim Cottage (a few steps from this marker); St. Augustine on Anastasia Island (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Augustine Alligator Farm (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named St. Augustine Alligator Farm (approx. 0.4 miles away); Coastal Hammock Native Vegitation / Coastal Hammock Wildlife (approx. half a mile away); 1872 South Privy (approx. half a mile away); Q: Did The Area Around The Lighthouse Always Look Like It Does Now? (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, February 1, 2023

2. Davis Shores Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.