San Juan del Puerto, Florida
San Juan del Puerto, Florida, Spanish mission site in Jacksonville, United States.
Located at Fort George Island near the St. Johns River mouth, San Juan del Puerto preserves remains of a 16th-century Spanish Franciscan settlement.
The mission, established by 1587, served as a center for Spanish colonization efforts and became a base for converting Timucua natives until 1702.
Father Francisco Pareja created the first written Timucua language system at this location, producing educational materials for native populations in 1612.
The archaeological site contains structural foundations, artifacts, and cultural materials that researchers continue to study since initial excavations in 1951.
Population records show dramatic changes, from 500 inhabitants in 1602 to approximately thirty by 1675, reflecting the mission's evolving demographics.
Location: Jacksonville
Inception: 1578
GPS coordinates: 30.41000,-81.43000
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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