St. Johns County 200th Celebration: 200 Years of Stories
Northeast Florida has over 10,000 years of Native History. Over the last 450 years, Spanish, British, African, Menorcan, and American citizens have made northeast Florida their home. The timeline below provides a brief glimpse of pivotal events in the history of our area. This Story Map will focus on the history of St. Johns County since its establishment in 1821.
On July 21, 1821, Andrew Jackson established Escambia and St. Johns Counties in the areas known as West and East Florida. St. Johns County encompassed all areas east of the Suwanee River. St. Johns County is home to the City of St. Augustine, the oldest continuously occupied, European settlement in the continental United States. For 200 years, St. Johns County has been a place where families establish their roots and where residents and visitors alike can share history.
Caption: Lucas's Florida, 1822
Out and About in St. Johns County: 200 Years of Excellence
Thank you for joining us on this brief history of the last 200 years of St. Johns County history. We hope you enjoy this year’s celebration and take some time to think about all those who walked this path before us. The people and the families are the best part of St. Johns County and our history. Please join us throughout the year at 200th events. We hope to see you out and about in St. Johns County!
