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Jacksonville Honors Civil Rights Legacy with Historic Marker

2/28/2026

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On February 27, 2026, Jacksonville unveiled a replica of a historical marker at Mount Ararat Missionary Baptist Church, part of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.
The event celebrated Jacksonville's civil rights history with stories from local leaders.
Mayor Donna Deegan emphasized recognizing Jacksonville's role in the Civil Rights Movement.
The church, where Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in 1961, has advocated equal treatment for over 80 years.

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Story summary

On February 27, 2026, Jacksonville unveiled a replica of a historical marker at Mount Ararat Missionary Baptist Church, part of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.
The event celebrated Jacksonville's civil rights history with stories from local leaders.
Mayor Donna Deegan emphasized recognizing Jacksonville's role in the Civil Rights Movement.
The church, where Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in 1961, has advocated equal treatment for over 80 years.