Anastasia in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Bevin's Skiff

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024

1. Bevin's Skiff Marker

Inscription. A "Bevin's Skiff" is similar to the small boats keepers would use to tend coastal buoys. This one is named after William A. Harn, keeper here at the St. Augustine Lighthouse from 1875 to 1889.

It is the first vessel constructed by the volunteer-based Heritage Boatworks here at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 29° 53.089′ N, 81° 17.285′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in Anastasia. It can be reached from the intersection of Red Cox Drive and Ocean Vista Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Out back of the Visitors Center in an open-air patio. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Red Cox Dr, Saint Augustine FL 32080, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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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: History of Dugout Canoes (here, next to this marker); St. Augustine Dugout Canoe (a few steps from this marker); Historic Small Craft (a few steps from this marker); A Historical Comparison (a few steps from this marker); Juan Ponce de León - The 1513 Voyage of Discovery (a few steps from this marker); Discover Four Authentic Experiences (a few steps from this marker); Juan Ponce de León - Adelantado and the Final Voyage to Florida (within shouting distance of this marker); Discover... Four Authentic Experiences (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024

2. Bevin's Skiff Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.