Historic District in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Thompson Hall
Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, May 3, 2026
1. Thompson Hall Marker
Pierre and Shirley Thompson and Paul Thompson.
Through their generous financial support, the Thompson family has demonstrated their commitment to historic preservation and their dedication to advancing the mission of Flagler College.
One of the original Ponce De Leon Cottages Thompson Hall was built by Henry M. Flagler in 1888.
The Queen Anne style residence was the winter home to Pennsylvania industrialist and philanthropist Alexander Brinton Coxe and his wife, Sophia; their daughter, Anna, and her husband, Charlton Yarnall.
From 1911-1925, Captain and Mrs. Henry Marcotte occupied the residence. Captain Marcotte had a distinguished military career, and his wife, Anna, was a dedicated civic volunteer.
Flagler College
Erected 2008 by Flagler College.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings.
Location. 29° 53.683′ N, 81° 18.921′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. It is on Carrera Street 0.1 miles west
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Regionally, this marker is in First Coast and in Greater Jacksonville. It is also in the American South and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Grace United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Grace United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish Dragoon Barracks (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Model Land Company National Register Historic District (about 500 feet away); The Minorcan Heritage (about 600 feet away); Triay-Hall House
Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, May 3, 2026
2. Thompson Hall Marker
Also see . . .
1. Flagler College Thompson Hall Ponce de Leon Cottage 2, St. Augustine, Fl. (Submitted on October 2, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
2. Welcome to St. Augustine, America’s Oldest City. (Submitted on October 2, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
