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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21M0_the-oldest-presbyterian-church-in-florida_Saint-Augustine-FL.html
The oldest Presbyterian church in Florida was organized June 10, 1824, as the First Presbyterian Church of St. Augustine. The first church building was erected on this site January 1, 1825. In 1890 the congregation moved into the new sanctuary whi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21LZ_garcia-dummett-house_Saint-Augustine-FL.html
The house was built as a residence for Gaspar Garcia and Spanish characteristics are still evident including how the building relates to the street edge and the coquina stone building material protected under a stucco finish. Later, a third floor …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21JF_don-toledo-gaspar-papy-house_Saint-Augustine-FL.html
Following the typical model of Spanish Colonial site planning, this structure is situated on the street edge and features coquina stone construction with a protective stucco finish. The exposed fireplace is a reminder of another structure that was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21JC_llambias-house_Saint-Augustine-FL.html
This building is significant for its Spanish and British Colonial architectural influences and in 1954 became one of the first examples of a private residence to undergo a documented restoration. Characteristics of the "St. Augustine Plan" of resi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM215R_casa-de-nicolas-de-ortega_Saint-Augustine-FL.html
Built ca. 1740 Reconstructed 1967 A house representative of the first Spanish period with minor British modifications. The reconstruction of this residence was made possible from contributions of A.D. Davis and J.E. Davis Winn Dixie Stores,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2156_father-miguel-o-reilly-house_Saint-Augustine-FL.html
A tabby interior wall provides evidence that a portion of this building remains from the First Spanish Period before coquina stone construction took its place. Tabby was a form of construction that produced a cement slurry with an aggregate of oys…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM212F_the-segui-kirby-smith-house_Saint-Augustine-FL.html
The Segui-Kirby Smith House is one of only 36 Spanish Colonial houses remaining in St. Augustine. The house dates from the late 1700s. The site on which it is situated has been continuously occupied since the late 1500s. In 1786 it became the h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20ZD_andrew-young-crossing_Saint-Augustine-FL.html
At this location on June 9th, 1964, Civil Rights Movement Leader Andrew Young led a march from Lincolnville to the Plaza de la Constitucion where they met violent opposition. Young had been sent to St. Augustine by the Reverend Martin Luther King,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20CA_old-spanish-chimney-and-well_Saint-Augustine-FL.html
These ruins are all that remain of what was probably a Spanish barracks which housed the quarry overseer, master masons, and stonecutters who were involved in the construction of the Castillo de San Marcos. The quarry, located directly across the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM209U_flagler-memorial-presbyterian-church_Saint-Augustine-FL.html
(side 1) St. Augustine had no Prostestant church when it became an American town in 1821. At first a united Protestant church was favored. Many denominations sent missionaries such as Presbyterian Eleazer Lathrop, who first arrived in 1821. By Oc…
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