St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Monson Motel
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 25, 2020
1. The Monson Motel Marker
formerly located on this site, was the
focal point of demonstrations led by
Dr. Robert B. Hayling
and
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
that resulted in the passage of the
Landmark
Civil Rights Act
of 1964.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 29° 53.673′ N, 81° 18.673′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It can be reached from Avenida Menendez south of Hypolita Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker located within the Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront Hotel in the pool area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 Avenida Menendez, Saint Augustine FL 32080, 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 and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hurricane Matthew High Water Mark (a few steps from this marker); Sixteen Jewish Clergy (within shouting distance of this marker); Monson Motel Steps (within shouting distance of this marker); Remnant of Rodriguez Arsian House (within shouting distance of this marker); Espinosa-Sanchez House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sanchez-Burt House (about 500 feet away); Frederick Douglass (about 500 feet away); Sanchez House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
Also see . . . 1964 Monson Motor Lodge protests. Wikipedia (Submitted on July 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 25, 2020
2. The Monson Motel Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
3. Monson Motel Manager James Brock pouring acid into motels pool
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 25, 2020
4. Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront Hotel entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,854 times since then and 158 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
