Fountain of Youth - St. Augustine, FL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
N 29° 54.426 W 081° 18.953
17R E 469505 N 3308533
The "Fountain of Youth" discovered by Ponce de Leon is actually not a fountain at all, but a natural spring. It's located in St. Augustine, Florida, USA.
Waymark Code: WM2YTN
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Shimski
Views: 123
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The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is the site where on April 3, 1513, Ponce de Leon came ashore to landmark and record for all time the first monument in our nation's history... the discovery of the continent of North America. A Spring House at this site is constructed from native building materials of coquina rock and cypress, and helps to preserve and protect the Fountain of Youth (a natural spring).

The spring sustained the Timucuan Indians for thousands of years before Europeans explorers arrived. As a preservation measure, the spring was welled up in 1875 to keep it from collapsing in on itself. Here, all visitors are invited to participate in the tradition of drinking a cup of the unique water as millions have done in the past, while viewing the animated dioramas of the Indian village of Seloy and the historic first landing. Additional information about the Fountain of Youth is available on the internet (visit link).

The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is a privately owned historical attraction. The park is open every day of the year except Christmas from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Costs are as follows: Adult = $7.00, Seniors (over 60) = $6.00, Child (6-12) = $4.00, and Child (under 6) = Free. Entrance coordinates for the park are N29 54.457, W081 19.151.

Public or Private Land?: Private

Public Land Fees?: N/A

Private Land access?: $7.00 per adult
Visit Instructions:
Please post an original picture of the springs no GPS necessary along with your observations of the spring. What wildlife you saw if any and the condition of the springs. Water level was high, low. The area was clean, trashy ect. Any other knowledge or experiences you have had with this paticular spring that would help document it's history.
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