Fort Marion and St. Augustine were seized by Union Marines and sailors landing unopposed on March 11, 1862. The USS Wabash and USS Mohican were spotted entering the bay on March …

Jun 1, 2023 · As the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States, the Castillo de San Marcos has weathered many conflicts and military events. It has stood against sieges and …

St. Augustine’s Short Confederate Period. Florida was third to secede from the United States of America on January 10, 1861. The Confederate States of America was founded on February …

Nov 14, 2013 · St. Augustine, Florida, was already 300 years old by the time of the Civil War. The city's old fort of Castillo de San Marcos was held by both Confederate and Union troops and …

Jun 30, 2023 · During the Second Seminole War (1835-1842), the U.S. Army housed Seminole prisoners of war at the fort. While the Castillo, now known as Fort Marion, did not see any …

During the Civil War, St. Augustine’s military significance grew. While Florida seceded from the Union and joined the Confederacy, St. Augustine remained under Union control. The city …

Mar 19, 2025 · The Confederates seized control of Fort Marion (Castillo de San Marcos) without a shot being fired on January 7, 1861. Paul Arnau, the customhouse officer in St. Augustine, …

“The Civil War In St. Augustine” is a digital archive for students, scholars, and researchers. It incorporates letters, poems, images, and reports highlighting St. Augustine’s time as both a …

The fort, along with the rest of the city of St. Augustine, was reoccupied by Union troops after acting mayor Cristobal Bravo officially surrendered the city to Union Navy fleet commander …

"The Civil War In St. Augustine" is a digital archive of manuscript letters, journals, reports and other materials created by Union soldiers, Confederate soldiers, and civilians that wrote about …