What) The plaque at the base of the world's tallest cross, which is 208 feet high, says that it "marks the approximate site where, in 1565, the cross of Christianity was first permanently planted in what is now the United States." That's right, Jesus arrived in America here first, over a half-century before the Pilgrims even touched their toes to Plymouth Rock. "The Great Cross" (as it's known) was erected in 1966 to mark the 400th anniversary of that momentous day. It's built of 70 tons of stainless steel plates, packed with concrete in its lower third to prevent toppling by hurricanes. It's part of the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, and its height was designed so that everyone near St. Augustine could see it, and be reminded "of the religious beginning of our nation," according to the plaque. (1)

    Where) 27 Ocean Avenue   Park on the east side of San Marco Avenue and walk east to the cross.   1-904-824-2809

    Why) Initially, there were three large crosses on the Buckys list but this is the only one that we were able to get to.