St. AugustineSt. Augustine

By: Ross BarcuskyBy: Ross Barcusky

Room: 14Room: 14

Dr. ReeseDr. Reese

When?When?

In 1665 the Spanish founded St. In 1665 the Spanish founded St. Augustine Augustine

Who?Who?

• Spanish Pedro Menendez de Aviles founded the city of St. Augustine

Where?Where?

• St. Augustine lies on the Northeastern coast of Florida off of the Atlantic Ocean

Then What Happened?Then What Happened?

St Augustine was very successful. St Augustine was very successful. Today many people vacation and Today many people vacation and

live there. live there.

Other factsOther facts

Oldest house in Florida is found in St. Augustine it dates back to the early 1700’s

More factsMore facts

• The oldest continuously occupied settlement of European origin in the U.S. is St. Augustine. St. Augustine was founded 42 years before Jamestown.

Even More FactsEven More Facts

• British forces destroyed the settlement but St. Augustine still stood.

During the WarDuring the War

• During the Civil War St. Augustine was occupied by Union forces even though Florida was a southern state.

CONFEDERATE SOLDERS

UNION SOLDERS

St. Augustine TodaySt. Augustine Today

• St. Augustine is a very educational place to visit. Many historic sites are located in the city. One is the Fountain of Youth.

Ponce de Leon

Legend has it that Ponce de Leon came to the shore of St. Augustine seeking the fountain of youth, anyone who drank from it never grew old.

Castillo de San MarcosCastillo de San Marcos

• In St. Augustine there is a fort called Castillo de San Marcos. It was built to protect St. Augustine from assault.

Indians of St. AugustineIndians of St. Augustine

In St. Augustine today there is a park where the ancient Indian Village of Seloy used to be

Work CitedWork Cited

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