St. Augustine and Surrounding Beaches St. John's River “beautiful water in a high

“beautiful water in a high place”

the Spanish friar Francisco Garcés was the first to arrive in the region

Indian fever virtually wiped out the population to an estimated 313

which he named "Hilton's Head"

St. Augustine and Surrounding Beaches St. John's River “beautiful water in a highThe historically rich landscape of St. Augustine, Florida is filled with remarkable tales of the past, of plundering pirates and privateers, conquest, settlements and pioneer families that built thriving communities. The history and culture of St Augustine, the oldest city in the United States, has been shaped by major events and characters, including Henry M. Flagler, colonization and the Civil Rights Movement. Present day St. Augustine is the home