St. Augustine, FL
Music connected to St. Augustine
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.