Historic District in 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. 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: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 29° 53.878′ N, 81° 18.693′ 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 inside the 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: 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 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.

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sectionhead>Another marker is no longer nearby. La Necesaria (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

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 844 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 26, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.