The first permanent European settlement in North America was established by the Spanish in St. Augustine, Florida, preceding the English settlement at Jamestown.
The first permanent European settlement in North America was Spanish, built in St. Augustine, Florida. This settlement predated the first English settlement at Jamestown by almost a century and was not initially intended to be permanent. The success of the Spanish in mining gold and silver contributed to the growth of their colonies.
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