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Castillo de San Marcos National MonumentA Spanish soldado from the 18th century tells visiotrs about his life at the Castillo.
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Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Stories

At over 330 years old, the Castillo has a lot of stories to be told. This page will be your jumping off point to some very interesting insights into early American history, cultural interchange, and developing warfare.

Just click on a subject above to begin your journey.
Coquina is a mixture of broken shell sand and calcium, making it nature's version of concrete  

Did You Know?
The word coquina means "tiny shell" in Spanish. It was the name they gave to the small clam that was abundant on the northeast Florida beaches. It is the predominant shell in the rock also called coquina used to build the Fort. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Florida

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Last Updated: March 04, 2008 at 15:04 EST