St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
96 Evergreen Avenue
ACCORD Freedom Trail
Photographed By Mrs. Shirley Williams-Galvin, May 6, 2008
1. 96 Evergreen Avenue
It was one of the churches where civil rights rallies were held in the 1960's when St. Augustine was the site of a major campaign led by Dr. Martin Luther King and Dr. Robert B. Hayling that resulted in the passage of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964.
One of those who spoke at a rally here was the famous attorney William Kunstler (1919-1995). He was already familiar with St. Augustine, having represented local Freedom Rider Henry Thomas in a 1961 Mississippi case that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. In a poem he wrote later, Kunstler paid tribute to the role played by St. Augustinians in bringing "an evil era to an end," and concluded: "Sometimes it takes the courage of a few, to teach the rest of us just what to do."
This Historic 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).
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Location. 29° 53.652′ N, 81° 19.899′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker is on Evergreen Avenue when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 96 Evergreen Avenue, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zion Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); 57 Chapin Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Evergreen Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); 262 West King Street (approx. ¼ mile away); Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Randolph Caldecott (approx. ¼ mile away); S.D.W. Smith, Ancient City, Mt. Horeb #20 (approx. 0.3 miles away); 650 Julia Street (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.
Also see . . . ACCORD Freedom Trail website. (Submitted on May 16, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.)
Photographed By Mrs. Shirley Williams-Galvin, May 6, 2008
2. Zion Baptist Church with Distinctive Double Towers and the 96 Evergreen Avenue Marker
Additional commentary.
1. The ACCORD Freedom Trail Markers
The ACCORD Freedom Trail Phase I Markers were made possible through a generous donation from the Northrop Grumman Corporation who will also be the sole sponsor for Phase II Markers to be unveiled July, 2008. The Freedom Trail was a dream of Mr. David Nolan, local historian who worked diligently to bring the knowledge of the Civil Rights Movement, as pertaining to the Nation's Oldest City, to the forefront. With the dedication of its volunteers, who worked tirelessly to bring recognition and honor to the many heroes and sheroes of the Civil Rights Movement of St. Augustine, FL, we say thanks. To the leader of the St. Augustine Movement, Dr. Robert B. Hayling, the Late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Souther Christian Leadership Conference, and the many men, women, and teens we give double honor and appreciation for putting their lives and limbs on the line to ensure every citizen is treated fairly under the Constitution of the United States of America.
If one would like to join us in continuing our mission of, "Remembering, Recognizing, and Honoring all those who risked their lives to attain civil rights for all and celebrating St. Augustine's pivotal role in the Civil Rights Act of 1964", please contact us through our website
Photographed By James R. Murray, May 19, 2014
3. 96 Evergreen Avenue - The Zion Baptist Church
http://www.accordfreedomtrail.org/
Peace & Blessings,
Mrs. Gwendolyn Duncan, President
Mrs. Cora Tyson, Vice-President
Mrs. Barbara Smith, Secretary
Mrs. Audrey Willis, Treasurer
Miss Dalonja Duncan, Financial Secretary
Mr. David Nolan, Historian &Co-Chair Freedom Trail Project
Miss Priscilla Duncan, Co-Chair Freedom Trail Project & Marketing Director
Dr. Robert B. Hayling, Mrs. Shirley Bryce, Mrs. Janie Price, Senior Advisors
Miss Elizabeth Duncan, Webmaster
— Submitted May 16, 2008, by Gwendolyn Duncan of St. Augustine, Florida.
Additional keywords. St. Augustine Freedom Trail
Photographed By James R. Murray, May 19, 2014
4. 96 Evergreen Avenue Cornerstone of Zion Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2008, by Gwendolyn Duncan of St. Augustine, Florida. This page has been viewed 2,323 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on May 19, 2008, by Gwendolyn Duncan of St. Augustine, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2008, by Gwendolyn Duncan of St. Augustine, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on May 19, 2014, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
