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Date: 19710101
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01-01-1971

Saint Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine, in what is now Florida, as it appeared in 1671; a small seaport inhabited by the Spanish. Although the area proved infertile the Spanish held the region because of its ideal location above the Straits of Florida which was a prime route for rich cargo sent to Spain.
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St. Augustine, in what is now Florida, as it appeared in 1671; a small seaport inhabited by the Spanish. Although the area proved infertile the Spanish held the region because of ...

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