Historic District in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Gomez House
An interior ladder leading to attic sleeping quarters provided additional space to the family of infantryman Lorenzo Gómez, who lived here with his wife and three children. Unable to sell his property before the family evacuated to Cuba, Gómez transferred the property to a sales agent when he left, and the house was demolished during the British Period (1763-1784).
Reconstructed in 1969 by the State of Florida.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Erected 2023 by University of Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.
Location. 29° 53.813′ N, 81° 18.8′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. Marker is on Saint George Street south of Fort Alley, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 St George St, 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. Ribera House (here, next to this marker); Gallegos House (a few steps from this marker); Triay House (a few steps from this marker); Juan de Ribera / Juan de Rivera (a few steps from this marker); Florencia House (a few steps from this marker); Every Drop Counts (within shouting distance of this marker); British Colonial Hygiene (within shouting distance of this marker); La Florida's El Camino Real (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2023, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2023, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.