St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
St. Johns Railway
Photographed by James R. Murray, May 19, 2014
1. St. Johns Railway Marker
This highway follows closely the route of the old St. Johns Railway between Tocoi Landing on the St. Johns River and St. Augustine. Chartered in 1858, it was the first railroad to serve the city. Steam power was temporarily used on the line in the late 1860s, but later abandoned for mule teams. In 1878, steam engines were permanently installed. The Florida East Coast Railway acquired the road in 1888, and continued its operation until 1894.
Erected 1957 by The Florida East Coast Railway, Saint Augustine Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Florida East Coast Railroad and Hotels, and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 29° 53.258′ N, 81° 21.235′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is on West King Street (County Road 214) east of North Holmes Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America.
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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: University Years (a few steps from this marker); College Years (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil Rights Movement (within shouting distance of this marker); Merger-Expansion Years (within shouting distance of this marker); Formative Years (within shouting distance of this marker); Florida Memorial University (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Native Son Lieutenant General Ronald L. Bailey (within shouting distance of this marker); 1074 West King Street (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
More about this marker. This
Photographed by James R. Murray, May 19, 2014
2. St. Johns Railway Marker
State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory, circa 1880
3. St. Johns Railway Company train
http://floridamemory.com/items/show/24483
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2014, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,445 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2014, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. 3. submitted on May 20, 2014. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
