St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Cubo Line
Santo Domingo Redoubt & City Gate
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 1, 2011
1. The Cubo Line Marker
In the early 18th century, the Spanish in Florida used the medieval term Cubo to describe rounded, pointed or square bastions built into defensive walls. The Cubo Line derived its name from three cubos built into its wall.
Throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries, the Spanish in Florida applied the term reducto (redoubt) to cubos built into the defensive walls.
Erected by City of St. Augustine.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1702.
Location. 29° 53.881′ N, 81° 18.893′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is at the intersection of Cordova Street and Orange Street, on the right when traveling south on Cordova Street. Located in front of the Santo Domingo Redoubt reconstruction. 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: The Lynching of Isaac Barrett / Racial Violence in America (a few steps from this marker);
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Photographed by Craig Swain, August 1, 2011
2. Spanish Period Map
Late First Spanish Period Map (1764) map by J.J. Elixio de la Puente. The map shows the locations of the Rosario Line and the Santo Domingo Redoubt.
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 1, 2011
3. Inset Showing Details of the Spanish Map
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 1, 2011
4. Depiction of the Eastern Portion of the Cubo Line
The eastern portion of the Cubo Line (reconstructed here) incorporated the City Gate and the Santo Domingo Redoubt. This wall, also known as the interior line, ran westward from the Castillo to the San Sebastian River.
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 1, 2011
5. Profile of the Redoubt
The profile of the Santo Domingo Redoubt followed a standard design employed for centuries in the construction of redoubts, defensive lines and other field works.
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 1, 2011
6. The Cubo Line Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 1, 2011
7. Orange Street
Orange Street follows roughly the same course of the Cubo Line, extending west from the Castillo.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,907 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 29, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
