New Augustine Colored Elementary School #36
--School Street--
1901 - 1959
This site, and main-building, has served as administration, classroom
instruction, and community center—circa 1901 to 1959 – and as a
BEACON-OF- HOPE for the educational and cultural aspirations of a
community with great expectations – initiating a legacy of excellence.It remains a perennial monument to the hundreds of students, dedicated teachers and inspired leaders from PRINCIPALS C.S. THOMPSON TO JAMES A WEBSTER.
The Save The Youth of America Center, now housed at this
location, was inspired by neighbors Frank and Laura Hoover,
and nurtured by Tinsley McGlocking, Jr. and Mary McGlocking,
parents of Andrew McGlocking, president of the center. The
legacy begun years ago is sustained, today, through youth and
community-support activity.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education.
Location. 29° 53.604′ N, 81° 20.46′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker is at the intersection of North McLaughlin Street and John Street,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zora Neale Hurston (approx. Ό mile away); 650 Julia Street (approx. Ό mile away); Randolph Caldecott (approx. 0.3 miles away); Evergreen Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); S.D.W. Smith, Ancient City, Mt. Horeb #20 (approx. half a mile away); Zion Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); 96 Evergreen Avenue (approx. 0.6 miles away); 570 Christopher Street (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
