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Thanks for that info.

When we visited St Augustine this summer, there were also some newer sites that “discouraged” visitors (LOL).

Ft. Matanzas also has an interesting history.

[muawiyah]

Almost forgot, George Washington, et al, were local good ol' boys in this territory. Be sure to visit George Mason's home ~

These guys all had deep water ports and were part of world commerce the day they tried to drop anchor!

[bert]

St Augustine was preceded by Fort Caroline a French settlement just north at Mayport, Jacksonville Beach..... the River of May. The history is detailed by René Goulaine de Laudonnière who wrote his book in 1586 describing his three voyages. It is perhaps the best account of early settlements existent

The Catholic Spanish landed near St Augustine, then raided and massacred the French protestants at Ft Caroline. The returned and founded the settlement.