Location Verified
Saint Augustine National Cemetery
Address
- Street:
- 104 Marine Street
- City:
- Saint Augustine
- State:
- Florida
- Zip Code:
- 32084
- County:
- Saint Johns
- Phone:
- 904-766-5222
Location
- GPS Coordinates:
- 29.886037, -81.309597
- Maps:
Facts
- Also Known As:
- Unknown
- Active:
- No
- Condition:
- Very Good
- Established:
- 1828
- First/Oldest Burial:
- Unknown
- Affiliation:
- National/Military
- Access Type:
- Public
- Historic Site:
- Yes
- Website:
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Cemetery Map:
- View
- Notes:
The three pyramids cover vaults containing the individually unidentified remains of 1468 soldiers of the Florida Indian Wars 1835-1842.
The Florida Indian Wars began with the murder of an Indian Agent at Fort King on December 25, 1835, while en route from Fort Brooke (Tampa) to Fort King (Ocala). One hundred six officers and men under the command of Major Francis L. Dade, Company B. 4th Regiment of Infantry, were ambushed by hostile Indians on December 28, 1835. All but two men were killed in the attack. The remains of Major Dade and those who perished with him are interred beneath these Pyramids.
When the United States gained possession of Florida in 1821, the old fort barracks were set aside for a post cemetery. According to historical records, the first interment took place in 1828.
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Last Update
- 28 June 2026
