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St Augustine History | Every Empire That Ruled America’s Oldest City

St. Augustine, Florida is the oldest continuously occupied European-founded city in the United States — but few people realize how many empires ruled it. From Spain to Britain, back to Spain, then the United States and the Confederacy, this city changed flags again and again — often without a single battle. Founded in 1565, St. Augustine began as a Spanish military outpost designed to protect treasure fleets and enforce imperial power. Over the next 400 years, control of the city passed through multiple empires, each leaving behind architecture, culture, and conflict that still shape the city today. In this video, we break down: Why Spain founded St. Augustine How Britain transformed Florida’s economy Why Spain lost Florida permanently When the United States took control Why Confederate rule lasted barely a year It’s the story of global empires, diplomacy, and power struggles playing out in one small city on Florida’s coast. 👇 Subscribe for more St. Augustine and Florida history.