Historical Markers
The St. Augustine Archaeology Association is dedicated to sharing historical highlights that have been documented through archaeological excavations. To further this goal, the SAAA Historic Marker Committee raises funds to design, produce, and install interpretative markers within the city. Funding comes from generous donations of SAAA members and new markers are created as funds allow.
Nuestra Senora de los Remedios Church and Cemetery
Intersection of King and Aviles Streets
Los Remedios was the first Catholic church and cemetery in St. Augustine, used between 1572 and 1702. To learn more about this site, please visit the City of St. Augustine Archaeology Program website.
Nuestra Senora de la Soledad Church and Hospital
232 St. George Street
La Soledad is the location of a church, cemetery, and hospital excavated by the Florida State University in 1976-1977. The site remains preserved by the Sisters of St. Joseph under a parking lot. This marker was created in 2012.
Nuestra Senora del Rosario de La Punta Mission
Intersection of Tremerton and South Streets
Mission La Punta was established in the late 1720s by refugee Yamasee and Apalachee peoples who sought asylum in St. Augustine. To learn more about this site, visit the City of St. Augustine Archaeology Program website.
The Plaza Boat Basin
Intersection of Avenida Menendez and King Street
The boat basin on the east end of the Plaza served as a critical access point to unload suppliers and visitors to St. Augustine. Remnants of the basin was discovered in 2000 under the Ponce de Leon statue near Avenida Menendez.
St. Augustine Watch Tower and Lighthouse
446 Ocean Vista Avenue
St. Augustine's original watchtower, lighthouse, guardhouse, and chapel served as important defenses and landmarks for the city. Remnants of this site were documented by the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum.
The Home of Elixio de la Puente
6 Marine Street
The Puente Site marks the house of a prominent St. Augustinian who played a major role in mapping the city in 1764. Excavations by the Historic St. Augustine Preservation Board documented this site in 1986 with volunteers from SAAA. This marker was created in 2023.
The Young Avenue Site
South of 999 Anastasia Boulevard
This site spans nearly 4,000 years of continuous human occupation in St. Augustine. To learn more about this site, visit the City of St. Augustine Archaeology Program's free ArcGIS Interactive StoryMap. This pending marker will be installed in 2025.