Historic District in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
1740 Siege
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 2, 2011
1. 1740 Siege Marker
In 1740, General James Oglethorpe of Georgia, vowed to "take St. Augustine or leave my bones before its walls." The Spanish Governor Manuel de Montiano vowed in turn to "shed his last drop of blood" in defense of the town. Neither had to keep their vow. Oglethorpe's artillery bombarded the fort for 27 days, but could do little damage. Unable to capture the fort by force, the English withdrew.
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° 53.882′ N, 81° 18.669′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. 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 at or near this postal address: 11 S Castillo Dr, 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: St. Charles Bastion (a few steps from this marker); Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Sizzling Salvo / Al rojo vivo (a few steps from this marker); Vigia de San Carlos (a few steps from this marker); It Begins / Ya comienza (a few steps from this marker); Matanzas Bay
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Another marker is no longer nearby. U.S. Shot Furnace (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Siege of St. Augustine (1740). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 2, 2011
2. 1740 Siege Marker at the Parapet of the Castillo
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 2, 2011
3. Siege Batteries across the Bay
In 1740 the English siege batteries occupied Anastasia Island opposite St. Augustine. Other batteries stood on the southern tip of present day Vilano Beach to the northeast.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 939 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
