Definition: The Spanish colonial town of St. Augustine, Florida, was established in 1565 as a military outpost to protect Spanish interests in the New World. It was the first permanent settlement established by any European group, and remained in Spanish hands until the end of the Seven Year's War, in 1763.
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This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
