St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

57 Chapin Street

ACCORD Freedom Trail

Photographed by Mrs. Shirley Williams-Galvin, May 5, 2008

1. 57 Chapin Street Marker

Inscription. 57 Chapin Street was once the home of Willie Galimore (1935-1964), the most famous athlete to come from St. Augustine. A three-time Pittsburgh Courier All-American football player at Florida A & M University under the legendary coach Jake Gaither, Galimore is now a member of the College Hall of Fame. He played professionally for the Chicago Bears under coach George Halas from 1957 until his tragic death in an auto accident in 1964. He was nicknamed "Galloping Gal" and renowned for his speed. Hall of Fame teammate Doug Atkins said "He was the fastest person I ever saw in a uniform."

Galimore's last visit to St. Augustine, shortly before his death, was to support the civil rights demonstrations taking place here. He made history by becoming the first black person who was able to register as a guest at the Ponce de Leon Motor Lodge on U.S. 1 North.

This Historical Marker Presented this 2nd Day of July, 2007 by: Northrop Grumman

Erected 2007 by The 40th Anniversary to Commemorate the Civil Rights Demonstrations, Inc. (ACCORD).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans

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• Civil Rights • Education • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Florida, St. Augustine Freedom Trail series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 2007.

Location. 29° 53.546′ N, 81° 19.757′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is on Chapin Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57 Chapin Street, 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 of this marker: 262 West King Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); 96 Evergreen Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Zion Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles

Photographed by Mrs. Shirley Williams-Galvin, May 5, 2008

2. 57 Chapin Street Marker

away); Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); S.D.W. Smith, Ancient City, Mt. Horeb #20 (approx. 0.3 miles away); 8 Dr. R.B. Hayling Place (approx. 0.3 miles away); Evergreen Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Randolph Caldecott (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2008, by Gwendolyn Duncan of St. Augustine, Florida. This page has been viewed 4,855 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2008, by Gwendolyn Duncan of St. Augustine, Florida. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.