Lincolnville in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
81 Bridge Street
ACCORD Freedom Trail
Photographed By Mrs. Shirley Williams-Galvin, February 27, 2011
1. 81 Bridge Street Marker
Those who enjoyed her hospitality obliged her by inscribing their names in her family bible. It read like a "Who's Who" of the civil rights movement, including Ralph Abernathy, Andrew Young, C. T. Vivian, Dora McDonald, Fred Shuttlesworth, Hosea Williams, and others.
To see that the accomplishments and sacrifices of those who marched and sat-in and knelt-in and swam-in and waded-in (and were often beaten and jailed) were properly honored for their role in changing America and inspiring the world, Mrs. Tyson served in the 21st century as vice president of ACCORD (the Anniversary to Commemorate the Civil Rights Demonstrations, Inc.).
At a 2008 ceremony at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, on the 40th anniversary of the assassination of her most famous guest, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mrs. Tyson remembered how much he enjoyed her iced tea, and told the press
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This Historic Marker is presented this 2nd day of July 2009 by the Northrop Grumman Corporation
Erected 2009 by The 40th Anniversary to Commemorate the Civil Rights Demonstrations, Inc. (ACCORD).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, the Florida, St. Augustine Freedom Trail, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is July 2009.
Location. 29° 53.337′ N, 81° 18.864′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in Lincolnville. Marker is on Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 81 Bridge Street, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 84 Bridge Street (a few steps from this marker); 79 Bridge Street (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Missionary Baptist (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 76 Washington Street (about 400 feet away); Lincolnville Historic District (about 400 feet away); Record Building (Cordova Apartments) (about 500 feet away); Original Homesite of Maria Jefferson Epps Shine
Photographed By Mrs. Shirley Williams-Galvin, February 27, 2011
2. 81 Bridge Street Marker unveiling
This ACCORD Freedom Trail Marker was unveiled at the home of Mrs. Cora Tyson, "Housemother to the Civil Rights Movement"
Photographed By A. Michelle Taylor, May 22, 2022
3. 81 Bridge Street Marker
Photographed By James R. Murray, May 20, 2014
4. 81 Bridge Street Residence
As the house appears in May of 2014
Photographed By James R. Murray, May 20, 2014
5. 81 Bridge Street Residence
An additional marker at the house that calls attention to the fact that Dr. King slept at this house during his time in St Augustine.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2011, by Gwendolyn Duncan of St. Augustine, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,250 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2011, by Gwendolyn Duncan of St. Augustine, Florida. 3. submitted on May 26, 2022, by A. Michelle Taylor of York, Pennsylvania. 4, 5. submitted on May 21, 2014, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
