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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVWG_tolomato-indian-village_St-Augustine-FL.html
A 1737 map of the city of St. Augustine describes the site of Tolomato Cemetery as "the church and village of Tolomato, an Indian village served by Franciscan priests." The Tolomato Indians were Guale refugees fleeing attacks on their mission vill…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVWF_tolomato-cemetery_St-Augustine-FL.html
During the First Spanish Period, prior to 1763, this site was occupied by the Christian Indian village of Tolomato, with its chapel and burying ground served by Franciscan missionaries. The village was abandoned when Great Britain acquired Florida…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVOV_the-rosario-defense-line_St-Augustine-FL.html
The Rosario Defense LineThis earthen embankment re-creates a section of the defense wall that protected Spanish St. Augustine against attack in the 1700s. After crossing the natural moat on the outside of the wall formed by Maria S?nchez Creek (no…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVOT_grace-united-methodist-church_St-Augustine-FL.html
Grace United Methodist Church is a reminder of the tremendous physical impact Henry M. Flagler had on St. Augustine. This complex of structures resulted from a compromise between Flagler and the congregation of Olivet Church. That group of norther…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVOR_spanish-dragoon-barracks_St-Augustine-FL.html
A first Spanish period two-story coquina, shingle roofed structure, 33' x 19', erected on the east side of this lot became the barracks for the Spanish dragoons in 1792. Each story had two rooms. One upper room contained a rack for 20 muskets and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVOO_tolomato-street_St-Augustine-FL.html
For three hundred yearsup to 1885this streetthen called Tolomatowas the west boundaryof St. Augustineprotected byseven redoubtsOn this site stoodEl Rosariobuilt of stonedefending thegovernors residence
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVOM_don-pedro-men-ndez-de-aviles_St-Augustine-FL.html
(Front):Illustrious son of Aviles, SpainGovernor and Captain General, Conquistador,Adelantado in Perpetuity of Florida.Founded St. Augustine September 8, 1565* * * * * * * * * *Statue was a gift of the people of the city ofAviles, Spain to the peo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVOL_the-alcazar-hotel_St-Augustine-FL.html
The Alcazar Hotel, opened by Henry Flagler on December 25, 1888, was designed by his architects, Carrere and Hastings. Flagler ordered it built to provide activities for wealthy winter visitors. It was the center of social life for half a century …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVNP_alcazar-hotel-city-hall_St-Augustine-FL.html
Built by Henry Flagler, the Alc?zar Hotel opened as a companion to the Ponce de Le?n in 1888. The building, one of the first multi-storied structures in the country constructed with poured concrete, was designed by John M. Carrere and Thomas Hasti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVNN_william-wing-loring_St-Augustine-FL.html
(Front):In memory ofa distinguishedAmerican solider,citizen of St. Augustine, Fla.Born December 4, 1818.Died December 30, 1885.His courage in battlewas conspicuous;His devotion to duty unfailing;His ability recognizedby three governments.He comman…