The Nation's oldest city, St. Augustine, is part of the "First Coast" of Florida. In in fact there are so many "firsts' in St. Augustine, I think it should be named the Capital of the First Coast.
From the first Thanksgiving in America to the first Country Club Community on Anastasia Island, here are a few surprising facts:
First Settlement: St. Augustine is the first European settlement in the Americas.
First African Community: Fort Mose was the first community for ex-slaves founded here in 1738 by the Spanish.
First Parish: The Cathedral Basilica is the first Catholic parish in North America.
First Catholic Mission: Mission Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine was the first mission in the United States.
First Streets: Aviles St. Charlotte St. and Artillery Lane in the historic district were the first platted streets created in the US.
First in Education: In July 2010, for the second year in a row, the State Department of Education ranked St. Johns County School District first in the state with the highest overall score.
First Flagler Hotel: The Ponce de Leon Hotel, now Flagler College, was the first hotel built by Henry m. Flagler.
First Lighthouse: The St. Augustine Lighthouse was the first lighthouse built in Florida in 1824.
First Hospital: The first two hospitals in the United States were built in St. Augustine; Our Lady of Solitude and Santa Barbara Hospital.
First in Health: The 2010 County Health Rankings ranked St. Johns county first access to quality medical care in Florida.
First private Country Club on Anastasia Island: Marsh Creek Country Club was built in 1988 and offers great golf, tennis, dining and over 500 luxury homes.
I know that St. Augustine is first on many buyers list when looking for homes in St. Augustine area. This area offers many great activities, attractions and events that will delight visitors and residents alike.
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