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

William Wing Loring

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 1, 2011

1. William Wing Loring Memorial

Inscription.

William Wing Loring. . (Front):In memory of a distinguished American soldier, citizen of St. Augustine, Florida Born December 4, 1818. Died December 30, 1885. His courage in battle was conspicuous; His devotion to duty unfailing; His ability recognized by three governments. He commanded the first trans-continental march; convoying to California, in safety an emigrant train of three hundred wagons through pathless and hostile territory; an unsurpassed record, this memorial is erected by Anna Dummett Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy, and friends; That the record of his life may be an inspiration to American youth. 1920.. (Left):Confederate States Army 1861-1865 Brigadier General May 1861. Major General February 1862.. (Right):Florida Troops 1832-1838: "The Boy Soldier." United States Army 1846-1861: Captain, Major, Colonel.. (Back):The Loring Memorial Site for memorial given to Anna Dummett chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, inc. July 3, 1920. Re-interment of General Loring beneath this site July 8, 1920. Obelisk erected July 13, 1920. Dedicated and unveiled December 30, 1920. The State of Florida granted an appropriation to Anna Dummett Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy, inc. to aid in completing this memorial May 24, 1921., Bronze given by State Museum University of Florida, Egyptian Army 1869-1879 Fereek Pacha, highest military rank Egypt could give to a foreigner. Commended to Khedive of Egypt by General U.S. Grant, U.S.A.. (Plaque at Base):William Wing Loring Hero of Four Wars - Fought under three flags - traveler - author born in Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina, Dec. 4, 1818. Became a resident of Florida in 1825 Volunteer in Seminole Indian War in 1831 Second Lieutenant, Florida volunteers, June 16, 1837 Representative in Florida legislature 1842-1845 Admitted to the bar in 1842, United States Flag Volunteer in U.S. Army in 1842 Captain of mounted riflemen in 1842 Lost left arm in battle at Mexico City in 1847 Lieutenant Colonel, mounted riflemen, March 15, 1848 Commander Department of Oregon in 1849 Escort of six hundred mule teams across western plains in 1849 Commander Department of Rio Grande in 1851 Colonel in 1856 Toured the old world in 1859-1860, Confederate States Flag Brigadier General May 20, 1861 Major General in 1862 Banker in New York City 1866-1869, Egyptian Flag Grand Commander, the Osmanli, by the Khedive of Egypt, in 1869 Brigadier General Lewan Pacha, in 1869 Inspector General in 1870 Commander-in-chief of Army and Navy in 1870 Fereek Pacha, highest military grade in Egypt and Turkey, Dec. 1, 1875 Grand officer the Medjidieh in 1875, Author of book on Egypt in 1884 Died in New York City, December 30, 1886 Buried at St. Augustine, Florida, March 18, 1887 Tablet placed at his grave, by the Florida State Museum, May 5, 1920.

(Front):In memory of
a distinguished
American soldier,
citizen of St. Augustine, Fla.
Born December 4, 1818.
Died December 30, 1885.
His courage in battle
was conspicuous;
His devotion to duty unfailing;
His ability recognized
by three governments.
He commanded the first
trans-continental march;
convoying to California,
in safety an emigrant
train of three hundred
wagons through pathless
and hostile territory;
an unsurpassed record,
this memorial is erected by
Anna Dummett Chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy,
and friends;
That the record of his life
may be an inspiration
to American youth.
1920.
(Left):Confederate States Army 1861-1865
Brigadier General May 1861.
Major General February 1862.
(Right):Florida Troops 1832-1838:
"The Boy Soldier."
United States Army 1846-1861:
Captain, Major, Colonel.
(Back):The Loring Memorial
Site for memorial given to
Anna Dummett chapter,
Daughters of the Confederacy, inc.
July 3, 1920.
Re-interment of General Loring
beneath this site
July 8, 1920.
Obelisk erected
July 13, 1920.
Dedicated and unveiled
December 30, 1920.
The State of Florida
granted an appropriation

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to
Anna Dummett Chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy, inc.
to aid in completing this memorial
May 24, 1921.

Bronze given by State Museum
University of Florida

Egyptian Army 1869-1879
Fereek Pacha, highest military rank Egypt could give to a foreigner.
Commended to Khedive of Egypt by General U.S. Grant, U.S.A.
(Plaque at Base):William Wing Loring
Hero of Four Wars - Fought under three flags - traveler - author
born in Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina, Dec. 4, 1818.
Became a resident of Florida in 1825
Volunteer in Seminole Indian War in 1831
Second Lieutenant, Florida volunteers, June 16, 1837
Representative in Florida legislature 1842-1845
Admitted to the bar in 1842

United States Flag
Volunteer in U.S. Army in 1842
Captain of mounted riflemen in 1842
Lost left arm in battle at Mexico City in 1847
Lieutenant Colonel, mounted riflemen, March 15, 1848
Commander Department of Oregon in 1849
Escort of six hundred mule teams across western plains in 1849
Commander Department of Rio Grande in 1851
Colonel in 1856
Toured the old world in 1859-1860

Confederate States Flag
Brigadier General May 20, 1861
Major General in 1862
Banker in New York City 1866-1869

Egyptian Flag
Grand Commander, the Osmanli, by the Khedive of Egypt, in

Front Inscription image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 1, 2011

2. Front Inscription

1869
Brigadier General Lewan Pacha, in 1869
Inspector General in 1870
Commander-in-chief of Army and Navy in 1870
Fereek Pacha, highest military grade in Egypt and Turkey, Dec. 1, 1875
Grand officer the Medjidieh in 1875

Author of book on Egypt in 1884
Died in New York City, December 30, 1886
Buried at St. Augustine, Florida, March 18, 1887
Tablet placed at his grave, by the Florida State Museum,
May 5, 1920

Erected 1920 by Anna Dummett Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 29° 59.227′ N, 81° 34.087′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker is at the intersection of Florida 13 and Cordova Street, on the left when traveling east on Florida 13. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6500 FL-13, Saint Augustine FL 32092, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Augustine Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); William Bartram's Plantation

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 1, 2011

3. Right Side

(approx. 2.4 miles away); Fort San Fransisco de Pupo (approx. 3.7 miles away); 5”38 Caliber Single Mount Dual Purpose Gun (approx. 5.1 miles away); Pratt Whitney R-2800 Twin Wasp Engine (approx. 5.1 miles away); “The Willys” (approx. 5.1 miles away); M151 Series Military Utility Tactical Truck (approx. 5.1 miles away); LARC-LX (approx. 5.1 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. William W. Loring. Wikipedia biography of Loring. (Submitted on September 10, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

2. Loring relative says controversy brought family together. (Submitted on January 2, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Additional commentary.
1. William Wing Loring
The William Wing Loring Monument has been located in downtown St. Augustine since the 1920’s. On September 9, 2020 it was relocated approximately 18.5 miles west to the Trout Creek Memorial Park and Marina. It is easily accessible in the front of the park, 6550 State Road 13 N, St. Augustine, Florida 32092

— Submitted January 2, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 1, 2011

4. Left Side

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 1, 2011

5. Back

Bronze Plaque image. Click for full size.

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6. Bronze Plaque

William Wing Loring Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 5, 2021

7. William Wing Loring Marker

Trout Creek Memorial Park and Marina Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 5, 2021

8. Trout Creek Memorial Park and Marina Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,328 times since then and 87 times this year. Last updated on April 10, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 10, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 7, 8. submitted on January 2, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.