St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Zion Baptist Church
Founded (circa) 1886
| | -94 Evergreen Avenue - | |
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 1, 2020
1. Zion Baptist Church Marker
Blessed with communal origins, enthused former members of The First Baptist Church in Lincolnville who lived in West Augustine were inspired to establish what is today a unique edifice-built in 1921.
The heritage of the church echoes such names as the Reverends Charles Baker, M.B. Britton, W.J. Johnson, Ed Martin, G.W. Dobson, Daniel J. Davis, Clements, Coleman, Rawls, J. Williams, and todays Rev. J.M. Sams.
Zion Baptist Church played a pivotal role in The Civil Rights Movement which appeared heavily stimulated by the inconquerable influence. Glory is extended to all energies aforementioned.
Efforts of this church were specifically endeavored and divinely enhanced to meet the strenuous challenges encountered during the local civil rights movement of the late 1950s and 1960s – which led to the passage of The Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Community Supporters: The Clifton and Georgia Eubanks and Donald and Martha Bailey families.
The Civil Rights Memorial Projects Committee Of St. Augustine/The Civil Rights
Committee Of St. Augustine: Gerald Eubanks, Chairman: Bernice Harper, Vice-Chairman:
Rev. Willie M. Bolden, General Ronald L. Bailey, And In Esteemed Memory
Of Michael McQueen And Jimmie D. Wells.
Marker Erected
February 2015
Erected 2015
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 29° 53.652′ N, 81° 19.904′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is at the intersection of Evergreen Avenue and Spring Street, on the right when traveling west on Evergreen Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 94 Evergreen Avenue, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 1, 2020
2. Zion Baptist Church Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 1, 2020
3. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 805 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
