St. Francis Barracks, St. Augustine

Name: St. Francis Barracks
Address: 82 Marine St, St. Augustine, 32084-5039, United States
Telephone: +1 904-823-0696

#54 among attractions in St. Augustine

Military museum, History museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

St. Francis Barracks is a historic structure constructed of coquina stone located on Marine Street in St. Augustine, Florida, named in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. The barracks were constructed between 1724 and 1755 by friars of the Order of St. Francis, to replace a series of wooden buildings which had been destroyed by the ravages of the tropical climate in La Florida and by fire, both accidental fires and occasional intentional ones, such as when the city was razed by the English in 1702. ()

Coordinates: 29°53'16"N, 81°18'36"W

Address

82 Marine StOld CitySt. Augustine 32084-5039 United States

Contact

+1 904-823-0696

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St. Francis Barracks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Medieval Torture Museum, Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, González–Álvarez House, Lightner Museum.

0.5 miN
Museum, History museum
Medieval Torture Museum, St. Augustine
13 min walk • The Medieval Torture Museum in St. Augustine, Florida, offers a spine-chilling glimpse into the gruesome practices of the past. This unique museum presents an extensive collection of replica torture instruments and devices, each accompanied by informative displays that...
0.4 miNW
Church, Hispanic colonial architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, St. Augustine
10 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is a historic landmark and a centerpiece of religious life in the oldest European-established city in the United States, St. Augustine, Florida. This cathedral is not only a place of worship but also a testament to the city's...
~150 ftN
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
González–Álvarez House, St. Augustine
1 min walk • The González–Álvarez House, also known as The Oldest House, is a historic house museum at 14 St. Francis Street in St. Augustine, Florida. With a construction history dating to about 1723, it is believed to be the oldest surviving house in St. Augustine. It is also an important example of St.
~1620 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Lightner Museum, St. Augustine
8 min walk • The Lightner Museum is a museum of antiques, mostly American Gilded Age pieces, housed within the historic Hotel Alcazar building in downtown St. Augustine. This 1887 Spanish Renaissance Revival style building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1310 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Ximenez-Fatio House, St. Augustine
7 min walk • Ximenez-Fatio House Museum is one of the best-preserved and most authentic Second Spanish Period residential buildings in St. Augustine, Florida. In 1973, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It was designated a Florida Heritage Landmark in 2012.
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Villa Zorayda Museum, St. Augustine
11 min walk • Villa Zorayda is a house at 83 King Street in St. Augustine, Florida. Built in 1883 by the eccentric Boston millionaire Franklin W. Smith as his winter home, it was inspired by the 12th-century Moorish Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain.
~1080 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
O'Reilly House, St. Augustine
6 min walk • The O'Reilly House, known officially known as the Father Miguel O'Reilly House Museum, and also known as the House of Don Lorenzo de Leon, is a historic home in St. Augustine, Florida. It is located at 131 Aviles Street. On October 15, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
Government House, St. Augustine
10 min walk • Government House, also known as Governor's House, is located at 48 King Street in St. Augustine, Florida, adjacent to the Plaza de la Constitución. The building, constructed of coquina, served as the governor's official residence from c. 1710 during the First Spanish Period...
0.4 miN
Historic walking areas, Bridge
Bridge of Lions, St. Augustine
10 min walk • The Bridge of Lions is a double-leaf bascule bridge that spans the Intracoastal Waterway in St. Augustine, Florida, United States. A part of State Road A1A, it connects downtown St. Augustine to Anastasia Island across Matanzas Bay. A pair of copies of the marble Medici lions guard the bridge, begun in 1925 and completed in 1927.
~1750 ftN
Museum, Building
Potter's Wax Museum, St. Augustine
9 min walk • The Potter's Wax Museum is located at 31 Orange Street, St. Augustine, Florida, United States. It houses over 160 wax sculptures covering a wide range of real and fictitious figures, including famous politicians, entertainers, horror characters, historical personalities, sports stars and other celebrities.
0.4 miNW
Universities and schools
Flagler College, St. Augustine
11 min walk • Flagler College is a private liberal arts college in St. Augustine, Florida. It was founded in 1968 and offers 33 undergraduate majors and one master's program. It also has a campus in Tallahassee.

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Which popular attractions are close to St. Francis Barracks?

Nearby attractions include González–Álvarez House, St. Augustine (1 min walk), Oldest House Museum, St. Augustine (1 min walk), St. Augustine National Cemetery, St. Augustine (3 min walk), O'Reilly House, St. Augustine (6 min walk).