St. Johns Railway
Posted by: 
Markerman62
N 29° 53.258 W 081° 21.235
17R E 465827 N 3306386
A marker west of downtown St. Augustine.
Waymark Code: WMDEJJ
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2012
Views: 11
This highway follows closely the route of the old St. Johns Railway between Tocoi Landing on the St. Johns River and St. Augustine. Chartered in 1858, it was the first railroad to serve the city. Steam power was temporarily used on the line in the 1860's, but later abandoned for mule teams. In 1878 steam engines were permanently installed. The Florida East Coast Railway acquired the road in 1888, and continued its operation until 1894.
Marker Number: None
Date: 1957
County: St Johns
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: St. Johns Historical Society in cooperation with the Florida East Coast Railway
Website: Not listed
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