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St. Augustine, Florida

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The Resume

    (August 28, 1565- )
    Founded by the Spanish under Pedro Menendez de Aviles
    Named after St. Augustine of Hippo
    Seat of St. John's County, Florida
    Population: 12,157 (2004 estimate)
    Headquarters for the Florida National Guard

Why St. Augustine, Florida might be annoying:

    It is the oldest city in the US yet does not get nearly as much attention as Plymouth, Massachusetts.
    It was attacked and burnt by the French (1568) and the English under Francis Drake (1586).
    Its Fort Marion served as a prison for Native Americans, including Osceola and members of Geronimo's family.
    During the 1960s, civil rights activists trying to integrate the city's schools, beaches and hotels were attacked by the KKK.

Why St. Augustine, Florida might not be annoying:

    It served as a refuge for slaves escaping from British plantations in Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia.
    An escaped slave, Francisco Menendez, played a key role in defending the city from attacks by the British during the War of Jenkin's Ear.
    It is the site of Florida's oldest alligator farm (founded 1893), which was designated a US Historic District.
    Its Ponce de Leon Giants were the first professional black baseball team and later became the Cuban Giants of the Negro Leagues.

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 36 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 76 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying