Long before today’s St. Augustine Lighthouse, the area was watched over by a succession of wooden watchtowers. Built by Spanish settlers between 1565 and 1586, these early structures served as lookout posts, allowing those guarding the port to watch for approaching ships and potential threats. In 1737, the wooden towers were replaced by a 30-foot coquina structure, which was later used by both the Spanish and British as a lookout and warning station. However, years […]
