Category Archives: St. Augustine

St. Augustine and Fort Caroline - Jean Ribault and Pedro Menendez

Exploring The Role Of St. Augustine In The History Of Florida

St. Augustine, Older Than The Plymouth Colony (1565 vs. 1620)

As an important settlement in the early days of colonization in North America (The New World), St. Augustine has played an instrumental part in the history of Florida. In fact, St. Augustine is the oldest settlement in the United States that has been continuously occupied by Europeans. Founded in 1565 by Pedro Menendez, almost 50 years before the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth (1620) the city has been through many interesting ups and downs over the years that are worth knowing about.