What is the oldest city in the United States?

Correct answer: Saint Augustine, Florida

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What people think about it: 12 Comments
Autumnrose
Autumnrose
Marty, the source is stating it is the oldest permanently occupied European settlement. I agree archeology has proven there are Native American settlements much older than the arrival of Europeans, but not continuously occupied.
Marty
Marty
That information is wrong. There were a few Native American towns and cities here long before European arrived. Archeologist have proven it
Player Gigi #28446253
Player Gigi #28446253
Marty, oldest permanently occupied European settlement in what became USA
Maestro13
Maestro13
No fountain of youth, but they created a beautiful city with very historic, Spanish architecture on the Atlantic coast.
Mars V
Mars V
Everyone pronounces it “AH-gus-teen,” but the saint’s name is pronounced “uh-GUS-tin.”
Player #92723922
Player #92723922
In 1732 the 13 colonies did not m ake up the United States. They belonged to Britain. The United States of America didn't exist until 1776.
Player #38618593
Player #38618593
Marty, Continuously inhabited?
Player #47280495
Player #47280495
I only saw “oldest city” not European. Then, there was no United States in 1565.
Guillermo Jr.
Guillermo Jr.
"Florida man..."
Player #16935578
Player #16935578
Marty, read the description.
Bama
Bama
Marty, he said European settlement.
28Sentinel
28Sentinel
Saint Augustine is the oldest continued lived in city in the United States. It is not the oldest city in the United States. They need to reword this question.