Old Mandarin Schoolhouse

2/13/2014

Old Mandarin Schoolhouse (Image: Mandarin Museum & Historical Society)

Article from Mandarin Museum & Historical Society.

The Mandarin Museum and Historical Society is partnering with the Mandarin Community Club in an effort to save the oldest remaining one room schoolhouse in Duval County and relocate it to Walter Jones Historical Park in Mandarin. The schoolhouse was built in 1889 as part of a mission established by the Sisters of St. Joseph in Mandarin to educate freed Blacks after the Civil War. The building was originally located on the property of the present day St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

In celebration of its 90th anniversary, the Community Club is working to purchase the structure with the intent of donating it to City of Jacksonville. Mandarin Community Club President and Executive Director of the Jacksonville Historic Society Emily Lisska is excited about the opportunity.

“The Mandarin Community Club is pleased to have the opportunity to help save this important piece of Mandarin history,” Lisska said.

Continue reading the full article at the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society website.

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