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

Q: Why Were U.S. Coastguardsmen Stationed At The Lighthouse During WWII?

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024

1. Q: Why Were U.S. Coastguardsmen Stationed At The Lighthouse During WWII? Marker

Inscription. A: The observation deck of the Lighthouse is an excellent place to survey the waters off St. Augustine. The horizon is about 14 miles away from up there, where "Coasties" watched for any enemy activity, particularly German U-boats, in the area. Tall objects, like ship masts or the towers of the Palatka power plant are visible much farther away.

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.

Location. 29° 53.147′ N, 81° 17.302′ 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. 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: Q: What Are The Two Older Wooden White Buildings? (here, next to this marker); World War II (here, next to this marker); Flatboats (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named World War II (here, next to this marker); Maritime History Beneath The Waves (here, next to

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this marker); Rowboats (here, next to this marker); The History of Boatbuilding (a few steps from this marker); WWII Era Anchor (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. Q: Why Were U.S. Coastguardsmen Stationed At The Lighthouse During WWII? Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 19 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.