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Who were the first Europeans to settle the southern region and establish the first settlement at St. Augustine, Florida?

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In the early 1800s, St. Augustine was declared "Indian Territory" and was home to the Seminole tribes who had been removed from their lands.

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It was the Spanish who were the first Europeans to settle the southern region and establish the first settlement at St. Augustine, Florida, since they were on the hunt for gold, silver, and other riches. 
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