St. Augustine, FL

About St. Augustine

• • Pat Boone, a famous singer and actor, had a home in St. Augustine.
• • The oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S., Castillo de San Marcos, is here.
• • Being the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the U.S. made it famous.
• • Legend says the coquina stone fort repelled cannonballs, absorbing them instead.
• • Henry Flagler's railroad and grand hotels dramatically reshaped St. Augustine's landscape.
• • Named for St. Augustine of Hippo, it was founded by the Spanish in 1565.
• • The population is around 15,000, similar to many small college towns.
• • Its elevation is about 10 feet above sea level, making it vulnerable to flooding.
• • Tourism is the dominant industry, attracting millions of visitors annually.
• • A charming blend of history and relaxation creates a uniquely peaceful vibe.
• • The Jacksonville Jaguars, an NFL team, play about an hour north of St. Augustine.
• • The nearby Players Championship golf tournament is a major sporting event.

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