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Alternate Name(s): Castillo De San Marcos National Monument
| Location Type: Place / Address | Latitude: 29.89750° |
| Parent Location: St. Augustine, St. Johns County, FL | Longitude: -81.31167° |
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Civil War Florida Location ID: 705 | Edit this Location | Revision History
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Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (National Park Service)
The Castillo de San Marcos, built 1672-1695, served primarily as an outpost of the Spanish Empire, guarding St. Augustine, the first permanent European settlement in the continental United States, and also protecting the sea route for treasure ships returning to Spain. Although the Castillo has served a number of nations throughout its history, it has never been taken by military force. During the 18th century, the Castillo went from Spanish control to British and back to the Spanish , who remained in power in Florida until the area was purchased by the United States in 1821. Called Fort Marion...
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