Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, St. Augustine

Name: Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse
Address: 14 Saint George St, St. Augustine, 32084, United States
Telephone: +1 888-653-7245

#7 among attractions in St. Augustine

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, St. Augustine

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The Oldest Wooden School House is a wooden structure located at 14 St. George Street in St. Augustine, Florida near the city gate. It is touted as being the oldest wooden school building in the United States. The exact date of construction is unknown, but it first appears on tax records in 1716. There are no extant wooden buildings in St. Augustine built prior to 1702 when the British burned the city. The oldest schoolhouse still standing in the United States is the Voorlezer's House built prior to 1696 and located in Historic Richmondtown in Staten Island, New York. ()

Coordinates: 29°53'50"N, 81°18'49"W

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14 Saint George StSpanish QuarterSt. Augustine 32084 United States

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+1 888-653-7245

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Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castillo de San Marcos, Medieval Torture Museum, Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, Avero House.

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Medieval Torture Museum, St. Augustine
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Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, St. Augustine
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Avero House, St. Augustine
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St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, St. Augustine
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Old St. Johns County Jail, St. Augustine
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~1630 ftSW
Church, Historical place
Memorial Presbyterian Church, St. Augustine
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~1760 ftS
Museum, History museum
Government House, St. Augustine
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Cemetery
Huguenot Cemetery, St. Augustine
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~1940 ftS
Museum, Building
Potter's Wax Museum, St. Augustine
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Universities and schools
Flagler College, St. Augustine
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse open?

Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 8 pm
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse?

Nearby attractions include St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, St. Augustine (2 min walk), Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine (2 min walk), Ripley's Believe It or Not!, St. Augustine (2 min walk), Huguenot Cemetery, St. Augustine (2 min walk).