St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Our Native Son Lieutenant General Ronald L. Bailey
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, September 19, 2020
1. Our Native Son Lieutenant General Ronald L. Bailey Marker-Side 1
General Bailey was born and once played in/shared the culture of the neighborhood of West Augustine, directed by his parents and the elementary school personnel. Born during the civil rights era which was spearheaded locally by Florida Memorial College students (in the late 1930s) is believed to have inspired the idea of educational goal setting. General Bailey attended Richard J. Murray High School, and graduated from St. Augustine High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1977 from Austin Peay State University of Clarkesville, TN.
Educational pursuits continued after joining the Marine Corps: a Masters Degree in Business Management and Administration from Webster University; the Amphibious Warfare School in Quantico, Virginia; the National War College in Washington, D.C., the second Masters Degree in Security Strategy.
The following are career awards:
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With unparalleled pride this view of life adventures explored by OUR NATIVE SON is being shared with hope for your embrace.
Erected 2019 by the Civil Rights Committee of St. Augustine. Gerald Eubanks, Chairman; Ms. Bernice Harper, Vice-Chairman; Mr. Ned Ross, Community Supporter, and Arielle Productions, Incorporated.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Medal series list.
Location. 29° 53.261′ N, 81° 21.266′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is at the intersection of North Holmes Boulevard and West King Street (County Road 214), on the right when traveling north on North Holmes Boulevard. Marker is located in Collier-Blocker-Puryear Park by the Florida Memorial College arch. Touch for map. Marker is
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, September 19, 2020
2. Our Native Son Lieutenant General Ronald L. Bailey Marker-Side 2
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: Florida Memorial University (here, next to this marker); Formative Years (a few steps from this marker); Merger-Expansion Years (a few steps from this marker); Civil Rights Movement (a few steps from this marker); College Years (within shouting distance of this marker); University Years (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Johns Railway (within shouting distance of this marker); 1074 West King Street (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
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3. Major General Ronald L. Bailey, USMC
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, September 19, 2020
4. Our Native Son Lieutenant General Ronald L. Bailey Marker with arch in background
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,126 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 3. submitted on July 31, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on September 20, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
