Anastasia in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Flatboats
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024
1. Flatboats Marker
Locally, Flatboats date back over four centuries.
Documents from 1602 refer to a Spanish government-owned Barca Chata here in St Augustine.
During the 1800s, Flatboats, propelled by pole or paddle, could be found on many coastal southern plantations since most contained large areas of shallow marsh.
The image depicts enslaved men and women using a Barca Chata to escape slavery.
Fort Mose, now a state park in St. Augustine, was the first free African-American settlement in the United States.
This state park has a replica Barca Chata that was built here on-site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1602.
Location. 29° 53.151′ 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
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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: Maritime History Beneath The Waves (here, next to this marker); Q: What Are The Two Older Wooden White Buildings? (here, next to this marker); Q: Why Were U.S. Coastguardsmen Stationed At The Lighthouse During WWII? (here, next to this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named World War II (a few steps from this marker); Rowboats (a few steps from this marker); The History of Boatbuilding (a few steps from this marker);
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024
2. Flatboats 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 113 times since then and 14 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.
