Historic District in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sheriff’s Police Car
Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, March 30, 2026
1. Sheriff’s Police Car Marker
It has the original 100 HP V8 Flathead Motor. The paint scheme reflects the colors and design used by the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office in the 50's and 60's. The siren-red light and red bumper lights are original. The federal sign & signal co. model Beacon-Ray (Gumball) roof light was invented in 1948. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is proud to have this unique vehicle representing its office for many years to come. Prisoners would be brought to the Old Jail in a similar car until the new jail was constructed in 1953.
The old jail served as St. John’s County’s Jail from 1891-1953.
Erected 2025 by Florida Department of Transportation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 29° 54.476′ N, 81° 19.132′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. It can be reached from the intersection of San Marcos Avenue and Williams Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in front of the Old Jail Museum. Touch for map. Marker
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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: The Old Jail (here, next to this marker); The Old St. Johns County Jail (a few steps from this marker); The 1910 Mary Peck House (within shouting distance of this marker); Spreading the Wealth Since 1900 (within shouting distance of this marker); The 1870 Hildreth House (within shouting distance of this marker); Walk to Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Arriving in Style (within shouting distance of this marker); Viva Cuba! (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
Also see . . .
1. Visit St. Augustine - Old Jail. (Submitted on June 6, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
2. Visit Florida - Welcome to St. Augustine, America’s Oldest City. (Submitted on June 6, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, March 30, 2026
2. Sheriff’s Police Car Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
