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

Captain Francisco Menendez

— Fort Mose Historical State Park —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, December 3, 2025

1. Captain Francisco Menendez Marker

Inscription. Stepping off the boat, you have finally made it to the bustling community of Fort Mose. Black men and women tend to their homes, prepare for battle and worship in their church. One figure stands out: your leader, Captain Francisco Menendez. He wears the uniform of the Spanish militia and carries a musket worn from years of battle. He is the embodiment of the freedom you have achieved at Fort Mose - and the struggle you face to keep it.

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How can you learn more about the man who lead Fort Mose's militia?

Erected 2025 by Florida State Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 29° 55.803′ N, 81° 19.483′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is on Fort Mose Trail 0.2 miles Colon Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located within Fort Mose Historical State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Fort Mose Trail, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United

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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: The Fort Mose Militia (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Seekers (within shouting distance of this marker); Conclusion (within shouting distance of this marker); On Watch (within shouting distance of this marker); “Slave Catchers” (within shouting distance of this marker); Barca Chata (within shouting distance of this marker); Yamasee (within shouting distance of this marker); Women of Fort Mose (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Also see . . . Captain Francisco Menendez.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, December 3, 2025

2. Captain Francisco Menendez Marker

(Submitted on December 4, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.