St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Well
Pozo
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 2, 2011
1. Well Marker
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° 53.863′ N, 81° 18.697′ 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 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.
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: Plaza-Courtyard (a few steps from this marker); Ramp (a few steps from this marker); St. Peter's Bastion (a few steps from this marker); Tidal Toilet / Limpiado por las mareas (a few steps from this marker); Weapons of War / Artillerνa (a few steps from this marker); Firing Steps (within shouting distance of this marker); British Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Lines of Defense (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
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
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Photographed by Craig Swain, August 2, 2011
2. Well and Marker
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 560 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
