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

Governor’s House

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Governor’s House Marker

Inscription. From the late 16th century, a building on this site served as the official governor's residence and a colonial capitol under Spanish and British rule, and as an American federal building from 1821 until 1966. The site became property of the State of Florida in 1967.

Archaeological excavations in 1993 in the courtyard unearthed pottery, an 18th century guardhouse, and a late 17th century barrel well. Evidence of a coquina stone columns at the four corners of the well suggested pillars that supported a roof over the well.

Today's architectural appearance and ornate balcony, viewed from the colonial plaza, were inspired by a 1764 watercolor painting, now in the British Library.

Reconstructed from 1935 to 1937 with Works Progress Administration funds; deemed an historic restoration by the U.S. Treasury Office.

Governor's House lies within the St. Augustine Town Plan National Historic Landmark, designated by the Secretary of the Interior in 1970.

UF University of Florida
UF is proud to serve as steward of multiple State-owned historic properties in St. Augustine.
Historical Marker 2023

Erected 2023 by University of Florida.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 29° 53.54′ N, 81° 18.782′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is at the intersection of King Street (Business U.S. 1) and St. George Street, on the left when traveling east on King Street. The Marker is attached to the south entrance to the Governor’s House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 48 King St, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

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: Clerk of Court’s Office (a few steps from this marker); Government House: National Significance (a few steps from this marker); Government House and the Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Balcón de los Reyes (within shouting distance of this marker); Government House: Legacy of Authority (within shouting distance of this marker); Coquina in These Walls (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Young Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); Prisoners of War in St. Augustine During the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Also see . . .
1. The Governor’s House Cultural Center and Museum.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Governor’s House Marker

(Submitted on January 10, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. The Governor’s House Cultural Center and Museum History. (Submitted on January 10, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.