Lincolnville Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Lincolnville Historic District

St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida
Listed
November 29, 1991
Type
District
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
91000979

About this property

Lincolnville Historic District (formerly known as Little Africa) is a neighborhood in St. Augustine, Florida established by freedmen following the American Civil War and located on the southwest peninsula of the "nation's oldest city." It was designated as an historic district in 1991 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally recorded with 548 contributing buildings, the district is bounded by Cedar, Riberia, Cerro and Washington streets and DeSoto Place. In the late 20th century, numerous African Americans moved from this district to newer housing in suburbs, following the postwar pattern of settlement. In the 1990s, the city of St. Augustine engaged in extensive demolitions in Lincolnville. The number of surviving historic buildings was markedly reduced. Since the turn of the 21st century, the city has sought more demolitions to enable redevelopment of the area.

Location

St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida
29.88560, -81.31512

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTBLACKARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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0.4 mi
Stanbury Cottage
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Nearby Battles

Siege of St. Augustine (Queen Anne's War)
1702Colonial
0.6 mi
Oglethorpe's Siege of St. Augustine 1740
1740Colonial
0.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Lincolnville Historic District listed on the National Register?

Lincolnville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 29, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Lincolnville Historic District?

Lincolnville Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lincolnville Historic District?

The period of significance for Lincolnville Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.

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