Historic District in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
On September 11, 1821
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024
1. On September 11, 1821 Marker
On September 11, 1821 the city council initiated a search for a Suitable Lot for a Public burial place for all Protestant denominations of Christians.
City officials received permission from the U.S. Government to use this plot as a public cemetery.
By mid-November, 1821, construction of a wooden fence began along the south border to enclose the property. A burial fee was established by the City Council requiring families of the deceased to pay four dollars to the municipal sexton with the city paying the expenses of the "indigent poor."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1821.
Location. 29° 53.901′ N, 81° 18.861′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. It is at the intersection of South Castillo Drive and Orange Street, on the right when traveling south on South Castillo Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10A S Castillo Dr, Saint Augustine FL 32084, 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: George W. Mitchell (a few steps from this marker); Fuente de los Caρos de San Francisco (a few steps from this marker); Old Spanish Trail Zero Milestone
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Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024
2. On September 11, 1821 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
