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

Casa Avero

St. Photios

— National Greek Orthodox Shrine —

Casa Avero Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 1, 2011

1. Casa Avero Marker

Inscription. Built 1749 - Restored 1979This shrine is dedicated to the memory of the 400 Greeks who arrived in St. Augustine in 1768, took on fresh supplies, then journeyed south to help settle the colony of New Smyrna, Florida. After ten difficult years, the survivors of that colony sought refuge in St. Augustine, where they gathered in the Avero House for worship. These pioneers comprised the first permanent settlement of Greeks on this continent. This house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.Property of
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
of North and South America

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.

Location. 29° 53.776′ N, 81° 18.793′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. St. George Street is closed to vehicle traffic. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Avero House (here, next to this marker); Arrivas House (here, next to this marker); Rodriguez-Avero-Sanchez House (a few steps from this marker); Rodriquez-Avero-Sanchez House (a few steps from this

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marker); De Hita-González Houses (a few steps from this marker); The Minorcan Heritage (a few steps from this marker); Salcedo House (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish Colonial Hygiene (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Also see . . . Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine. The St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, an institution of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, is dedicated to the first colony of Greek people who came to America in 1768. (Submitted on September 3, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Casa Avero and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 1, 2011

2. Casa Avero and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 780 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.