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Ponce de Leon Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park of National Heritage
All photographs taken by Kenneth A. Larson. All rights reserved. © 2008 - 2012.CONTENT
While old-fashioned touristy, Ponce de Leon Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park of National Heritage is rooted in historical fact. This is believed to be the site of the famous Fountain of Youth discoved by Ponce de Leon about ????. The oldest continuously occupied city in the United States is only a short walk away with the oldest Spanish Mission of US soil between.
The spring, which once bubbled to the surface, is now a well several feet deep and surrounded by the Springhouse. Guides tell the story of the spring and a cross that was once burried and rediscovered. Visitors are given a cup of the magic spring water that according to leagond, preserve youth. Everyone looks happier as they exit the Springhouse.
Through the front gates lies a touristy and historic treasure.
Springhouse
The Discovery Globe at far left, Planetarium about center.
The Discovery Globe traces the Voyages of Discovery that brought knowledge of the New World to Europe.
Living history demonstrations.
Monument to
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Standing by the monument at water's edge, the visitor can look south past Saint Augustine toward the lift bridge to Anastasia Island.
This gate is the Staff Entrance.
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This page last updated: Friday, 15-Feb-2008 00:32:27 EST
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