Discover Durkeeville
"Where the past meets future, change will begin."
A Walk Through History.
Durkeeville’s history is a testament to the resilience and growth of Jacksonville’s Black community during a time of segregation. Established in the 1930s, the neighborhood became a haven for middle-class African Americans, including professionals like doctors, educators, and religious leaders. The North Jacksonville Street Railway, a Black-owned streetcar line, played a key role in the area’s development, connecting Durkeeville to the heart of the city and spurring economic growth through local businesses and institutions like Edward Waters College.
Durkeeville Today
Jacksonville leaders launch 'Miracle on Myrtle' study to revitalize Durkeeville neighborhood
Jacksonville leaders launch 'Miracle on Myrtle' study to revitalize Durkeeville neighborhood
$200,000 going towards future rivatlization of historic Durkeeville
City study will look at the unfulfilled promises, needs of historic Durkeeville neighborhood
Durkeeville is one of Jacksonville’s oldest and most culturally significant historic Black neighborhoods, rooted in early-1900s Black homeownership, community building, and entrepreneurship during segregation. Anchored by landmarks like the J.P. Small Memorial Stadium, where Negro League legends once played, and surrounded by the architectural legacy of African-American builders, the neighborhood reflects a long tradition of resilience and pride. Myrtle Avenue served as the community’s commercial heartbeat, and institutions like Edward Waters University helped shape its identity. Today, Durkeeville stands as a living record of Black history in Jacksonville, with ongoing preservation and revitalization efforts working to honor its past while supporting its future.
"Sometimes you have to create what you want to be a part of."
- Unknown
We Thrive
Durkeeville's story is not just about survival; it's about creating a thriving, self-sustaining community amidst the challenges of segregation. The neighborhood remains a symbol of Black excellence, unity, and perseverance in Jacksonville.
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Keeping Durkeeville
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