Oldest Wooden School House
An 18th-century red cedar wooden house at the north end of St. George Street, which calls itself the oldest wooden schoolhouse in the United States. Heavy anchor chains secure it against hurricanes.
The house was built during the Spanish colonial period, with red cedar and cypress boards joined by wooden pegs. It served as a school in the 19th century. The thick iron chains wrapped around the outside are there to protect against hurricanes. Inside the courtyard are a reconstructed kitchen and wax figures of a classroom. It is small, and you can see it in ten-odd minutes. Tickets cost about $8. It is next to the City Gate, making it a good starting point for St. George Street.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- St. George Street
- St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
- Castillo de San Marcos
- Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
- Memorial Presbyterian Church
- Plaza de la Constitución
- Flagler College (Hotel Ponce de Leon)
- Casa Monica Hotel