The St. Marks Lighthouse is the second oldest lighthouse in Florida. It is located east of the mouth of the St. Marks River, on Apalachee Bay. The lighthouse was automated in 1960 and remains an active navigational aid for ships in Apalachee Bay.
Saint Marks is a city in Wakulla County, Florida. It is part of the Tallahassee metropolitan area. Saint Marks is situated at an elevation of 13 ft (4.0 m) on the Florida Peninsula in northern Florida, along the Gulf of Mexico. The 2020 census population was 274, down from 293 in 2010.
Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge is a large wildlife refuge located in the Gulf Coast region of Florida, near the town of St. Marks, in Wakulla County, approximately 25 miles south of Tallahassee, the capital of Florida. It encompasses more than 83,000 acres (336 km²).
San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park is located in St. Marks, Florida, and it holds significant historical and cultural importance. The park is home to the historic San Marcos de Apalache, which has served various roles throughout its history. It was initially a Spanish fort, later a British trading post, and eventually a Confederate military post during the Civil War.
