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

Inscription. This house was reconstructed on original foundations in 1965. It represents the "house of stone" that was the residence of Pedro de Florencia in 1763. Florencia, a merchant and store owner, came from a long line of native St. Augustinians.

In 1751 Florencia married María 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. Marker is on Saint George Street south of Fort Alley, on the left when traveling

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south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 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. 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 56 times since then and 18 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.