St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
New Augustine Colored Elementary School #36
School Street
| | 1901 - 1959 | |
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, March 23, 2019
1. New Augustine Colored Elementary School #36 Marker
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. It is at the intersection of North Mc Laughlin Street and John Street, on the right when traveling north on North Mc
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Regionally, this marker is in First Coast and in Greater Jacksonville. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pinehurst Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Sebastian Cemetery (about 700 feet away); 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, March 23, 2019
2. New Augustine Colored Elementary School #36 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 896 times since then and 35 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.
