St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Tolomato Indian Village
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 1, 2011
1. Tolomato Indian Village Marker
A 1737 map of the city of St. Augustine describes the site of Tolomato Cemetery as "the church and village of Tolomato, an Indian village served by Franciscan priests." The Tolomato Indians were Guale refugees fleeing attacks on their mission village in South Georgia. Their 18th century church was built of wood and had a four-story coquina-stone bell tower. The Christian Tolomato Indians buried their dead under or around the church.When Florida was ceded to the British in 1763, the Spaniards and the Indians left, together with their priests. The church was torn down by British troops for firewood but the tower survived into the 1790s, when the stones were used in the construction of present day Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1737.
Location. 29° 53.823′ N, 81° 18.911′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker is on Cordova Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tolomato Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rosario Defense Line (within shouting distance of this marker); The 1886 Old Drugstore (within shouting distance of this marker); Santo Domingo Redoubt (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Santo Domingo Redoubt (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Santo Domingo Redoubt (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Santo Domingo Redoubt (about 300 feet away); Orange Street School (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 1, 2011
2. Tolomato Indian Village Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 791 times since then and 119 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
