Historic District in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
De Hita-González Houses
Photographed By Jay Kravetz, November 21, 2023
1. De Hita-González Houses Marker
Inscription.
De Hita-González Houses. . The De Hita-González site originally contained two separate buildings. At the time when the Spanish evacuated Florida in 1763, Bernardo González owned a house of coquina and directly adjacent to the south was the tabby house of Juana de Avero and her husband, Gerónimo de Hita. Both men were cavalry soldiers and each earned twice the salary of an infantryman. Their middle-class status was reflected by the houses they lived in. The archaeological evidence strongly suggested that the tabby house of De Hita was built early in the 18th century, probably not long after the 1702 destruction of the city., The State of Florida reconstructed the two houses in 1979, Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
The De Hita-González site originally contained two separate buildings. At the time when the Spanish evacuated Florida in 1763, Bernardo González owned a house of coquina and directly adjacent to the south was the tabby house of Juana de Avero and her husband, Gerónimo de Hita. Both men were cavalry soldiers and each earned twice the salary of an infantryman. Their middle-class status was reflected by the houses they lived in. The archaeological evidence strongly suggested that the tabby house of De Hita was built early in the 18th century, probably not long after the 1702 destruction of the city.
The State of Florida reconstructed the two houses in 1979
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° 53.786′ N, 81° 18.795′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. Marker is on Saint George Street north of Cuna Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 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. The Minorcan Heritage (here, next to this marker); Salcedo House
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2023, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2023, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
