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The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is a privately owned 15-acre (61,000 m 2) park in St. Augustine, Florida, located along Hospital Creek, part of the Intracoastal Waterway. It has been touted as the likely 1513 Florida landing site of Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon , although no evidence has been found to substantiate this claim.
Roughly bounded by Ponce de Leon Boulevard and King, Cordova, and Orange Sts. 29°53′39″N 81°19′06″W / 29.894167°N 81.318333°W / 29.894167; -81.318333 ( Model Land Company Historic
The Fountain of Youth is a mythical spring which supposedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Tales of such a fountain have been recounted around the world for thousands of years, appearing in the writings of Herodotus (5th century BC), in the Alexander Romance (3rd century AD), and in the stories of Prester John (early Crusades, 11th/12th centuries AD).
A dubious legend states that Ponce de León was searching for the Fountain of Youth on the island of Bimini, based on information from natives. [19] [20] On March 3, 1513, Juan Ponce de León organized and equipped three ships for an expedition departing from "Punta Aguada", Puerto Rico. The expedition included 200 people, including women and ...
The 20.48-acre (8.29 ha) site was then turned over to the United States National Park Service. Today the nearly 350-year-old fort is a popular photo spot for travelers and history buffs. One of St. Augustine's most notable buildings is the former Ponce de Leon Hotel, now part of Flagler College.
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park: St. Augustine: St. Johns Northeast Local history Site of Ponce de León's Fountain of Youth, includes native and colonial artifacts and historic structures Four Arts Gardens: Palm Beach: Palm Beach Southeast Art Also known as Philip Hulitar Sculpture Gardens, outdoor sculpture gardens FPL Energy Encounter
Ponce de Leon (/ ˌ p ɒ n s d ə ˈ l iː ən / PONSS də LEE-ən) is a town in Holmes County, Florida, United States. The Town of Ponce de Leon was named after Spanish explorer, Juan Ponce de León. It is part of the Florida Panhandle in North Florida. The population was 504 at the 2020 census, down from 598 at the 2010 census.
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