Answer :
True.
The first permanent settlement by the Spanish was Saint Augustine, Florida. As with most Spanish settlements it was established as a fort with the conquistadors in control and shortly after a Catholic church was established. The Church served as a missionary hub for converting natives in the area. The fort would serve as a launch point for exploration into the Americas and the surrounding waters.
The first permanent settlement by the Spanish was Saint Augustine, Florida. As with most Spanish settlements it was established as a fort with the conquistadors in control and shortly after a Catholic church was established. The Church served as a missionary hub for converting natives in the area. The fort would serve as a launch point for exploration into the Americas and the surrounding waters.