Historic District in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Public Well

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 1, 2011

1. Public Well Marker

Inscription. The well was used from 1823 to the early 1880's. The remnants lay buried and forgotten until city of St. Augustine public works employees discovered the well, with assistance from the St. Augustine Archaeological Association, while renovating the historic Plaza de la Constitucion in 1995. The well was reconstructed using archaeological data and an 1879 photograph.

Erected 1996.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 29° 53.553′ N, 81° 18.708′ 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 Charlotte Street, on the left when traveling east on King Street. Located in the Plaza de la Constitucion. 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: World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Cast Iron Gun (a few steps from this marker); Slave Market (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Augustine Foot Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); The St. Augustine Foot Soldiers Monument (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Public Market Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Ponce de Leon (within shouting distance of this marker); 31 King Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Public Well and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 1, 2011

2. Public Well and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,446 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.