Ponte Vedra Beach in Nocatee in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

History of Palm Valley

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, February 28, 2024

1. History of Palm Valley Marker

Inscription. Palm Valley emerged from the area of St. Johns County known as Diego Plains. Diego Plains was named during the First Spanish Period after Don Diego Espinosa, who owned a large ranch in the area. The Spanish later fortified Espinosa's ranch and provided a contingent of soldiers and a small complement of arms. The ranch became known as Fort Diego and helped protect the road to St. Augustine from the north. This road was known as Pablo Road and extended from St. Augustine to Pablo Creek, near modern-day Mayport. In 1740, the fort was captured by British forces, led by General James Oglethorpe during his St. Augustine campaign.

Erected by St. Johns County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.

Location. 30° 7.958′ N, 81° 23.175′ W. Marker is in Nocatee, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in Ponte Vedra Beach. It is on Lori Lane just east of Clatter Bridge Road, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located at grade just to the north of Palm Valley Road bridge (CR 210). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 Lori Ln, Ponte Vedra FL 32081, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies

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: A different marker also named History of Palm Valley (a few steps from this marker); Cattle Ranching (approx. 1.7 miles away); Jonathan Dickinson Shipwreck (approx. 1.7 miles away); Fort San Diego (approx. 2.1 miles away); Mickler's Landing Park (approx. 2.7 miles away); 30° 8' North Latitude (approx. 2.7 miles away); Mickler's Landing (approx. 2.7 miles away); Mineral City (approx. 2.7 miles away).

Also see . . . Palm Valley. (Submitted on June 5, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, February 28, 2024

2. History of Palm Valley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.