Cemetery a Day in May: Nombre de Dios

May 27, 2013

Cemetery a Day in May: Nombre de Dios

Cemetery Log Date: May 27, 2013

Photo by @MoultrieCreek used with permission.

Eric Johnson, manager at Nombre de Dios, often refers to the site here as St. Augustine's forgotten cemetery. There is so much to see out on the mission grounds that the headstones are often overlooked. Between the museum, giant cross, beautiful chapel and grounds...it's easy to understand. BUT, there are significant 19th-century marked burials on the site. AND don't miss the museum where you can see Pedro Menendez's actual casket on display. No other artifact in town can claim such a close association with our city's founder.

Who: Owned and managed by the Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine

What: Historic tombstones and monuments, stunning grounds and crazy fun squirrels
Where: 27 Ocean Avenue, St. Augustine Google Map

When: Open dusk to dawn 365 days a year

Why:

Prehistoric site in its own right, landing site of 1565 and later Mission
Pedro Menendez casket on display
Statues from San Lorenzo cemetery moved to museum and can currently be seen on display

Today we're featuring lovely images from family historian and Air Force veteran Moultrie Creek to lure you in: