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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVC2_covered-way_St-Augustine-FL.html
The man-made hill around the fort, called the glacis (gla'sis), "covers" or protects this area from enemy fire. Capturing a fort's covered way usually involved a bloody assault.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVC0_u-s-shot-furnace_St-Augustine-FL.html
This structure is a hot shot furnace for heating cannon balls to be shot at wooden vessels and to set them on fire. It is part of the water battery built by the U.S. (1842-44) when this side of the moat was filled in and guns were mounted on the s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVBW_fort-marion_St-Augustine-FL.html
In 1821, the United States assumed control of Florida and federal troops occupied the fort. It was renamed Ft. Marion, for the Revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox."
In order to modernize the fort's defensives, the east portion…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVBU_well_St-Augustine-FL.html
After 1740, this well was the only source of water inside the fort.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVBS_chapel-of-st-mark_St-Augustine-FL.html
In time of danger, the chapel was a spiritual haven for both soldiers and townspeople. Before the altar, the priest offered mass. The walls were white, with a red band at floor level. The holy water fonts are still in place.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVBQ_british-quarters_St-Augustine-FL.html
During the American Revolution, St. Augustine was a base for British military activity in the South. The English added second floors in this and other rooms to make more space for storage and quarters.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVBP_indian-prisoners_St-Augustine-FL.html
The fort was a prison for several hundred Plains Indians in 1875-78 (Comanche, Kiowa, Arapahoes, and Cheyenne) and in 1886-87 (Chiricahua Apaches). Originally confined in these casemates, they were soon moved to the terreplein to live in wooden st…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVBN_la-necesaria_St-Augustine-FL.html
These two rooms were used as latrines.
From the Spanish plan of 1763.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVBM_plaza-courtyard_St-Augustine-FL.html
There were several attempts to capture St. Augustine. Twice (1683 and 1702) the townspeople fled to these walls for protection.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVB7_sentry-box_St-Augustine-FL.html
It enabled the sentry to watch outside the fort to the front and sides, and sheltered him from weather and enemy fire. These turrets were red against the white walls of the fort. You can help save the remaining red plaster by not touching it.