Historic District in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Prisoners of War in St. Augustine During the American Revolution
Erected by Florida State Society and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1573.
Location. 29° 53.537′ N, 81° 18.757′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. Marker is at the intersection of King Street and St. George Street, on the left when traveling east on King Street. Located in the Plaza de la Constitucion. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 170 St George St, 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. Andrew Young Crossing (a few steps from this marker); Constitution Monument (a few steps from this marker); Trinity Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Government House: Legacy of Authority (within shouting distance of this marker); 8 inch Columbiad (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza de la Constitución (within shouting distance of this marker); Government House and the Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Parish Church (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
Regarding Prisoners of War in St. Augustine During the American Revolution. Thomas Heyward, Jr., Arthur Middleton, and Edward Rutledge were all South Carolinian delegates to the Continental Congress.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,042 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on December 17, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.