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1912 Harris Co, Fort Marion, St. Augustine, Fla, Spaniards, Governor Postcard. Fort Marion, also known as Fort San Marco, is located in St. Augustine, Florida. Construction of the fort began in 1565 by the Spaniards and took 190 years to complete, with slaves forced to work on its construction. The fort has walls that are 40 feet thick and covers five acres of land. Fort Marion, also known as Fort San Marco, is located in St. Augustine, Florida. Construction of the fort began in 1565 by the Spaniards and took 190 years to complete, with slaves forced to work on its construction. The fort has walls that are 40 feet thick and covers five acres of land.