Anastasia in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Spanish Quarries
(Anastasia Island)
From Wikipedia, April 26, 2008
1. Old Spanish Quarries Marker
About 200 yards south-east of this point are the remains of the King's Coquina Quarries. (Coquina, a type of limestone composed of mollusk shells and sand, is found along the north-east coast of Florida.) Coquina was used in the building of many early colonial structures in St. Augustine, including the fortress Castillo de San Marcos (1672-1696).
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On July 21, 1821, Major General Andrew Jackson, Florida's first Territorial Governor, established St. Johns County, with St. Augustine as the county seat. It contained all of Florida east of the Suwannee River, approximately 39,400 square miles, with over 1,100 miles of coastline. Since 1821, more counties have been carved from St. Johns' original boundaries, reducing it to 609 square miles of land area.
Erected 1974 by St. Johns County Historical Commission. (Marker Number F-229.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 21, 1821.
Location. 29° 52.8′ N, 81° 17.13′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in Anastasia. It can be reached
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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: Coquina - Foundation of St. Augustine (a few steps from this marker); Changing Times in the Quarry (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish Mining of the Quarry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Augustine Alligator Farm (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named St. Augustine Alligator Farm (approx. Ό mile away); Bevin's Skiff (approx. 0.4 miles away); History of Dugout Canoes (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Augustine Dugout Canoe (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
From Wikipedia, April 26, 2008
2. Old Spanish Quarries Marker
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 8, 2016
3. Old Spanish Quarries Marker at entrance to quarry trail.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2010, by Madeline Sneed of Oregon, Ohio, United States. This page has been viewed 3,263 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2010, by Madeline Sneed of Oregon, Ohio, United States. 3. submitted on April 8, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
