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

World War II

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024

1. World War II Marker

Inscription. During World War II, German U-boats patrolled the shipping lanes off the coast of Florida. U-boats attacked cargo ships that were carrying vital supplies across the Atlantic to the Allies. For this reason, the Coast Guard maintained a strong presence at our lighthouse and occupied what is now Flagler College as a USCG training facility.

The building behind you was originally constructed in 1936, with a bay for each Keeper. The Coast Guard used it as a Jeep repair facility and garage. It is now the local "gedunk" called the Tin Pickle where you can get a snack.

Built in 1941, members of the Coast Guard, known as "Coasties," lived in this structure, called the Coastal Lookout Building. Coasties served as lookouts at the top of the lighthouse and patrolled the beaches for enemy landings.

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.

Location. 29° 53.148′ N, 81° 17.297′ 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

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traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 81 Lighthouse Ave, 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 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: A different marker also named World War II (here, next to this marker); Q: Why Were U.S. Coastguardsmen Stationed At The Lighthouse During WWII? (here, next to this marker); Q: What Are The Two Older Wooden White Buildings? (here, next to this marker); Flatboats (a few steps from this marker); Rowboats (a few steps from this marker); Maritime History Beneath The Waves (a few steps from this marker); WWII Era Anchor (a few steps from this marker); Florida Skipjack: Then (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024

2. World War II Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.