St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
St. Charles Bastion
Baluarte de San Carlos
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 2, 2011
1. St. Charles Bastion Marker
Only two men in the fort were killed during the 27-day bombardment.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.
Location. 29° 53.881′ N, 81° 18.675′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It can be reached from South Castillo Drive (State Road A1A), on the right when traveling north. Located at the parapet of Castillo de San Marcos. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: 1740 Siege (a few steps from this marker); Cannon (a few steps from this marker); It Begins / Ya comienza (a few steps from this marker); Indian Prisoners (a few steps from this marker); Reading the Cannon / Claves de caρones (a few steps from this marker); Sizzling Salvo / Al rojo vivo (a few steps from this marker); Matanzas Bay (a few steps from this marker); Vigia de San Carlos (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
Also see . . . Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.
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Photographed by Craig Swain, August 2, 2011
2. Bay Face of the Bastion
Cannon and sentry box stand above the parapet.
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 2, 2011
3. Sentry Box
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 662 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
