Historic District in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Florencia House
Photographed by Jay Kravetz, November 21, 2023
1. Florencia House Marker
In 1751 Florencia married Marνa Nieto de Carvajal, a local woman from a prominent family, who bore him seven children. She died prematurely in 1760 at age 31. Three years later Florencia and his motherless children left St. Augustine for Cuba after Spain ceded Florida to Great Britain. By 1770, Florencia had settled in the port city of Campeche, Mexico.
The Florencia House was purchased by William Walton, a land speculator and a leading New York City exporter. It was demolished before 1788.
Reconstructed in 1965 on original foundations 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° 53.8′ N, 81° 18.797′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. It is on Saint George Street south of Fort Alley, on the left when traveling
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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: La Florida's El Camino Real (a few steps from this marker); Triay House (a few steps from this marker); Every Drop Counts (a few steps from this marker); British Colonial Hygiene (a few steps from this marker); Spanish Colonial Hygiene (a few steps from this marker); Salcedo House (a few steps from this marker); Ribera House (a few steps from this marker); Gomez House (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
Photographed by Jay Kravetz, November 21, 2023
2. Florencia House Marker
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 244 times since then and 13 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.
