St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Treaty of Moultrie Creek
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, April 12, 2023
1. Treaty of Moultrie Creek Marker
Inscription.
Treaty of Moultrie Creek. . As part of the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1818, Spain ceded both East and West Florida to the United States. On July 10, 1821, the 23-star flag of the United States replaced the Spanish flag above the Castillo de San Marcos and, during the Territorial Period (1821-1845), the Castillo de San Marcos was renamed Fort Marion. On July 21, 1821, Florida Territorial Governor Andrew Jackson officially established St. Johns County. In 1845, 24 years after the U.S. flag was hoisted above the Castillo, Florida became the 27th State.
As part of the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1818, Spain ceded both East and West Florida to the United States. On July 10, 1821, the 23-star flag of the United States replaced the Spanish flag above the Castillo de San Marcos and, during the Territorial Period (1821-1845), the Castillo de San Marcos was renamed Fort Marion. On July 21, 1821, Florida Territorial Governor Andrew Jackson officially established St. Johns County. In 1845, 24 years after the U.S. flag was hoisted above the Castillo, Florida became the 27th State.
Erected by St. Johns County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.
Location. 29° 49.95′ N, 81° 21.615′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker can be reached from Wildwood Drive north of Wild Oak Drive. Marker located in Treaty Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1595 Wildwood Drive, Saint Augustine FL 32086, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Treaty of Moultrie Creek (a few steps from this marker); Treaty Park (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Treaty of Moultrie Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Seminole War (Fort Peyton)
Also see . . . . Treaty of Moultrie Creek (Submitted on August 1, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, April 12, 2023
2. Treaty of Moultrie Creek Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
