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

The Fort Mose Militia

— Fort Mose Historical State Park —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, December 3, 2025

1. The Fort Mose Militia Marker

Inscription. Captain Menendez is clearly proud of his militia and it is easy to see why. Clad in blue and ready for battle, some of these soldiers were previously enslaved by the Spanish, while others journeyed here from British plantations in the north. Having achieved their freedom, they are all united under one common goal: protect the fort and St. Augustine.

In addition to protecting Fort Mose, the militia also defended the most important city in Spanish Florida - St. Augustine. The Spanish did not give the militia this land unintentionally. They had always intended for the militia to be a first line of defense against invaders from the North.

Courage
How can you learn more about the fighters who defended this place?

Erected 2025 by Florida State Parks.

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

Location. 29° 55.798′ N, 81° 19.463′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is on Mose Trail 0.2 miles north of Colon Avenue, on the right when traveling

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north. The marker is located within Fort Mose Historical State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Mose Trail, 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: Captain Francisco Menendez (within shouting distance of this marker); Conclusion (within shouting distance of this marker); Barca Chata (within shouting distance of this marker); On Watch (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Seekers (within shouting distance of this marker); “Slave Catchers” (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Women of Fort Mose (about 300 feet away); Yamasee

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, December 3, 2025

2. The Fort Mose Militia Marker

(about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Also see . . . Fort Mose: Black Militia, forced migrations and resistance. (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 57 times since then and 31 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.