Castillo de San Marco
7/6/2008
Photo by Gayle M.
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History: Since the beginning of its construction in 1672, the Castillo de San Marcos has played an important role as a strategic military post in the New World. Many flags have flown here during the Castillo's illustrious history as an active military fortification, including the Spanish (1695 - 1763) the British (1763 - 1784), the Spanish again (1784 - 1821), the United States of America (1821 - 1861), the Confederate States of America (1861 - March of 1862), and finally the United States of America again (1862 - 1900). Changes in occupation of the fort came about only through military agreements or political treaty. Amazingly, the Castillo, although attacked, was never taken by force.
Links:
National Park Service
Links:
National Park Service
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