Lincolnville Historic District

The Lincolnville district spans 140 acres with Victorian-era wooden frame houses, historic churches, and maritime structures along the Matanzas River and Maria Sanchez Creek.

Founded in 1866 by freed individuals who leased land for one dollar annually, the area was initially named Little Africa before being renamed Lincolnville in 1878.

The district emerged as a central location for civil rights activism in 1964, where protesters organized demonstrations that influenced the passage of the Civil Rights Act.

The neighborhood extends between Cedar, Riberia, Cerro, and Washington streets, providing direct access to St. Augustine's central tourism destinations.

Frank Butler, a local entrepreneur, developed Butler Beach specifically for African Americans who faced restrictions at other beaches during the segregation period.

Location: Florida

GPS coordinates: 29.88472,-81.31444

Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:27