Save the Historic St. Johns County Jail: A Civil Rights Landmark

Location

St. Johns

Cause

Historic Preservation

Status

Phase 1 Fundraising

Created

October 7, 2026

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Trey Doe

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$5,600
$800
Total Project Goal: $10,000

Description

The Jail Annex held Dr. King and 16 rabbis in June 1964. Help keep that civil rights landmark standing. Give to Save the Historic St. Johns County Jail.

Phasing & Deliverables

The Jail Annex held Dr. King and 16 rabbis in June 1964. Help keep that civil rights landmark standing. Give to Save the Historic St. Johns County Jail.

1

Document & assess — Research the Jail Annex’s 1964 history and commission a structural assessment of the building.

2

Stabilize — Fund emergency repairs so the building stays standing while long-term plans take shape.

3

Advocate & interpret — Work with St. Johns County and preservation partners to protect the site and tell its civil rights story.

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October 7, 2026 Concept and fundraising page drafted for Save the Historic St. Johns County Jail.

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Structural assessment & engineering report: $3500
Emergency stabilization & roof repair: $3000
Historic documentation & research: $1500
Interpretive marker & signage: $1000
Community outreach & advocacy: $1000
Total Goal (Phase 1): $10000

Sponsor Rewards

$50 – $249 Digital thank-you & Save the Jail supporter e-card
$250 – $499 Name listed on the Save the Historic St. Johns County Jail donor recognition
$500+ VIP invitation to a site history tour + donor recognition & e-card

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