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The St Augustine Lighthouse was built in the late 1800s by the American government to replace another lighthouse they had built in the early 1800s that was structurally undermined by beach erosion.
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Where was Saint Augustine built?
The city of St. Augustine is located in Florida.
Where was the first lighthouse in North America?
The first lighthouse in North America was built by the Spanish in 1586. It was built at St. Augustine, Florida but is no longer there.
What are the first known inhabitants of Florida?
In 1565, the Spanish built a settlement at Saint Augustine, Florida.
What year was the fort in Saint Augustine Florida built?
Construction on the fort began in 1672.
Who built Saint Augustine Florida?
St Augustine was built by the Spanish under Pedro Menéndez de Avilés beginning in 1565, although French and Spanish settlers before that had attempted to colonize the same general area.
Why was Saint Augustine built?
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Which country built a fort at Saint Augustine?
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Is Saint Augustine the oldest city in the world?
No. St. Augustine is the oldest European-built city in the Americas.
Settlers from which country built a fort at Saint Augustine?
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When was the first cathedral built in Britain?
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What was the first European fort to be built on north American soil?
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When was the Lighthouse of Alexandria built?
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Which eurpean country built the first permanent settlement in what is now the US?
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What was the name of the city built by Pedro Menendez DeAvile with Spanish Authorities?
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What year was Cape Spear Lighthouse built?
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When was the first lighthouse built?
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Which was the first built lighthouse in New Zealand?
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When was the lighthouse in Portland Maine built?
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