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A mural by a local artist celebrating Lincolnville's history was recently unveiled. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today

BIT OF JOY | Lincolnville mural

By Heather Henderson
Published on February 25, 2025 at 9:10 am
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St. Augustine muralist Nancy Christensen unveiled a new mural this month on the side of the Corner Market building in St. Augustine’s historic Lincolnville to honor the neighborhood’s history and connections to the Civil Rights Movement. More than 50 people tied to local Black history are represented on the mural, from Ray Charles to Dr. Robert Hayling and  Rabbi Israel Dresner. See the fresh new public art for yourself at 97 M.L. King Ave. in St. Augustine.

author image Newsletter Writer email Heather Henderson is a writer, editor and artist who has lived in Jax for close to 20 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of North Florida.

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