St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest continuously occupied settlement of European origin in the continental United States, was founded in 1565 by Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. The Spanish Crown issued an asiento to Menéndez, signed by King Philip II on March 20, 1565, granting him various titles, … See more
WEBFounded in 1565, St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied settlement of European and African-American origin in the United States. Forty-two years before the …
OverviewHistoryGeography and climateDemographicsGovernment and politicsPoints of interestCultureEducationSt. Augustine is a city in and the county seat of St. Johns County located 40 miles (64 km) south of downtown Jacksonville. The city is on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida. Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers, it is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in what is now the contiguous United States. Elevation: 0 ft (0 m)
WEBSep 3, 2015 · American South. A Smithsonian magazine special report. TRAVEL. The Oldest City in the United States. St. Augustine, Florida, was the first city founded by …
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St. Augustine | Population, Maps, History, & Facts
WEBMar 11, 2024 · In 1564 France established Fort Caroline near the mouth of the St. Johns River, about 35 miles (55 km) north. A year later, in order to maintain Spanish sovereignty over Florida, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés …
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St. Augustine: The First Permanent European Settlement in America
WEBOct 16, 2023 · When was St. Augustine founded? St. Augustine was founded on September 8, 1565, by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, a Spanish admiral. Location of St. …
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St. Augustine: America's Ancient City - Florida Museum
WEBSep 10, 2021 · Exhibit Timeline. Seventy three years after Columbus sailed to America, another Spanish admiral, Pedro Menéndez de Aviles, landed in Florida and established a colony among the Timucua Indians. He …
WEBOct 17, 2023 · 1565 – Founding of St. Augustine: On September 8, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés officially establishes St. Augustine, making it the oldest continuously inhabited …
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St. Augustine founded on this date | Florida Historical …
WEB08 Sep 1565. 1565 – The city of St. Augustine was established on this date. Pedro Menéndez de Avilés sighted land on August 28. He named the site San Augustin after Augustine of Hippo. Menéndez sailed through …