Historic District in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rosario Redoubt
Uncovered in 2008
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, November 7, 2013
1. Rosario Redoubt-Uncovered in 2008 Marker
Below here lies a segment of the foundation for the Rosario Redoubt, an eight-foot tall masonry fortification constructed in 1762 along the Rosario Line, which formed a part of the colonial city defensive system.
Erected by City of St. Augustine.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.
Location. 29° 53.553′ N, 81° 18.84′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. It is at the intersection of Cordova Street (Business U.S. 1) and Cathedral Place, on the left when traveling south on Cordova Street. Marker is located in the sidewalk across from Flagler College. 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: Tolomato Street (a few steps from this marker); Government House: Changing of the Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); Alcazar Hotel / City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry M. Flagler (within shouting distance of this marker); Ponce de Leon Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Don Pedro Menendez De Aviles
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Cordova Hotel/County Courthouse (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Cubo Line. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 2, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, November 7, 2013
2. Rosario Redoubt in sidewalk with Flagler College in background
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3. Defenses of St. Augustine
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2013, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 938 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2013, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 3. submitted on March 2, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
