St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Florida
The Sunshine State
Photographed By Tim Walleker, September 19, 2008
1. Florida Marker After Refurbishing
Colonized by Spaniards, 1559 Site of first settlement in U.S., 1565 Acquired by U.S. from Spain, 1819 Admitted as 27th state, 1845 Now nation's fastest growing state 1963 population 5,639,900 State song ~ "Old Folks at Home" State Bird ~ Mockingbird State tree ~ Sabal Palm One of world's great resort areas 30,000 named lakes 600 varieties of fish Over 1,000 miles of sandy beaches Site of famed Cape Kennedy moonport Boasts versatile and expanding economy based on its factories, forests, farms, and mines Manufacturing employment has doubled in last 10 years.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1539.
Location. 29° 53.532′ N, 81° 18.688′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker is at the intersection of King Street and Charlotte Street, on the right when traveling east on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Augustine FL 32080, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nuestra Seρora de los Remedios (a few steps from this marker);
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Photographed By Tim Walleker, September 19, 2008
2. Surrounding area of Florida marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 1, 2011
3. Florida Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2008, by David Anderson of Middletown, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,091 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2008, by Tim Walleker of Webster, Florida. 3. submitted on September 3, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
