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

Spanish Public Well

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, December 8, 2019

1. Spanish Public Well Marker

Inscription.
Spanish Public Well
Constructed prior to 1763
Filled and partially destroyed
during British Occupation
1763 – 1784

Restored 1975 as a Bicentennial project of:
City Of St. Augustine
Historic St. Augustine Preservation Board
St. Augustine’s Bicentennial Committee

Erected by City Of St. Augustine, Historic St. Augustine Preservation Board, St. Augustine’s Bicentennial Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 29° 53.539′ N, 81° 18.756′ W. Marker was in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker was at the intersection of King Street and St. George Street, on the left when traveling east on King Street. Located within the Plaza de la Constitucion. 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. Prisoners of War in St. Augustine During the American Revolution (here, next to this marker); Andrew Young Crossing

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(a few steps from this marker); Constitution Monument (a few steps from this marker); Trinity Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Government House: Legacy of Authority (within shouting distance of this marker); 8 inch Columbiad (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza de la Constitución (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Parish Church (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, December 8, 2019

2. Spanish Public Well Marker

Photographed By Dave W, April 15, 2023

3. Spanish Public Well Marker

The marker is missing from atop the mount.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 390 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on April 17, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on April 17, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.