The Spring And Cross At The Fountain Of Youth

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Stock #:54901
Type: Postcard
Era: Linen
City: St. Augustine
State: Florida (FL)
County: St. Johns
Publisher: Florida Souvenir Co.
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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The Oldest City in the United States. "The Fountain of Youth" at St. Augustine, Florida is the mecca of visitors from all parts of the world. According to tradition this bubbling fountain supposedly marks the exact spot where Ponce de Leon, the Spanish explorer, in search of this fabled "Fountain of Youth" first landed in the New World, April 2, 1513 and planted the cross (shown in the picture) taking possession in the name of Spain. This cross is inlaid on the ground consisting of 15 stones running east and west and 13 stones north and south commemorating the discovery year 1513.

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