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

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 1, 2011

1. Prisoners of War in St. Augustine During the American Revolution Marker

Inscription. From the onset of the American Revolution in 1775, the British Crown Colony in East Florida was a Loyalist bastion. In its capital, St. Augustine, the British lodged as prisoners many American Patriots and their French allies. Most of these prisoners were given the liberty of the town, but some were held in Castillo de San Marcos. A few captives rented quarters, but most of the men were housed in the unfinished State House which stood near this spot. By the end of 1780, these prisoners included three signers of the Declaration of Independence -- Thomas Heyward, Jr., Arthur Middleton, and Edward Rutledge. On July 4, 1781, the Patriot captives celebrated Independence Day.

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. It 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.

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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.

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: 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); Clerk of Court’s Office (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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Spanish Public Well (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).

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.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 1, 2011

2. Prisoners of War in St. Augustine During the American Revolution Marker

Marker at the southwest corner of the plaza.

Prisoners of War in St. Augustine During the American Revolution Marker (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 17, 2019

3. Prisoners of War in St. Augustine During the American Revolution Marker (wide view)

Marker near the southwest corner of the plaza.

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 3,656 times since then and 135 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.