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

Chapel of St. Mark

Capilla de San Marcos

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011

1. Chapel of St. Mark Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In time of danger, the chapel was a spiritual haven for both soldiers and townspeople. Before the altar, the priest offered mass. The walls were white, with a red band at floor level. The holy water fonts are still in place.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era.

Location. 29° 53.878′ N, 81° 18.693′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker can be reached from South Castillo Drive (State Road A1A), on the right when traveling north. Located inside the 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. British Quarters (here, next to this marker); Indian Prisoners (a few steps from this marker); Northern Defense Lines (a few steps from this marker); Reading the Cannon / Claves de cañones (a few steps from this marker); Weapons of War / Artillería (a few steps from this marker); St. Paul's Bastion (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Lines of Defense (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza-Courtyard (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. NPS website. (Submitted on August 26, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011

2. Chapel of St. Mark Marker

Entrance to the Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011

3. Entrance to the Chapel

Interior of the Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011

4. Interior of the Chapel

Chapel of St. Mark image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 2, 2011

5. Chapel of St. Mark

The chapel is built into the north side of the fort.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 688 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 26, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.