St. Augustine National Cemetery
104 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
GPS Coordinates:
29.886254, -81.309651
County: St. Johns
Record count: 2,317
Ownership: National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Directions: Located within the city limits of St. Augustine, just a couple blocks east of Maria Sanchez Lake, at the intersection of Marine St. and San Salvador St.
Background: St. Augustine National Cemetery, located in the historic city of St. Augustine, Florida, was officially designated a national cemetery in 1881, though its use as a burial ground dates back to 1828 following the U.S. acquisition of Florida in 1821. Originally part of a Franciscan monastery within the Spanish-walled city, the land transitioned to military use during various colonial periods. The cemetery became the final resting place for soldiers, particularly those who died in the Second Seminole War, including Maj. Francis L. Dade's command, whose remains were reinterred there in 1842 and memorialized with three coquina pyramids. Over the years, the site expanded and was improved with additions like a coquina wall (1893), added acreage (1912–1913), and Spanish-style structures (1938), preserving its historic character in America’s oldest city.
Transcriptions
We have 2 transcriptions for this cemetery.
- Unidentified Burials, compiled by Interment.net, April 17, 2025, (82 records)
- Veterans Affairs Database, compiled by Interment.net, April 17, 2025, (2,235 records)
