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   Who founded Edward Waters University?

   • (City of Jacksonville) Recognized as the first historic Black college in the State of Florida, Edward Waters University was initially founded in 1866 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME). In continuous operation since 1883, the school was established to educate freedmen, women and their children.

   The Edward Waters University Historic District

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   What is Edward Waters College known for?

   • The locally-based Edward Waters College boasts two noteworthy historical distinctions, being both the state’s oldest independent college as well as its first and oldest college for Black students – commonly known as historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

   A Brief History of Edward Waters College – The Coastal

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   When did Edward Waters College reopen?

   • It reopened in the late 1870s in Live Oak, but the goal to educate was on the move to the big city of Jacksonville, where it relocated in 1883. Less than 10 years later, it took on the name Edward Waters College with the support, once again, of the AME Church, named after the third bishop, Edward Waters.

   Edward Waters College carries over 150 years of influence ... - News4JAX

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   Does Edward Waters University have a historic district?

   • The Edward Waters University historic district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 2022. Encompassing the historic core of the college campus, the 11.16 acre district consists of six contributing buildings.

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   Edward Waters University is a private Christian historically Black university in Jacksonville, Florida. It was founded in 1866 by members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME Church) as a school to educate freedmen and their children.

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   May 5, 2021 · The locally-based Edward Waters College boasts two noteworthy historical distinctions, being both the state’s oldest independent college as well as its first and oldest college for Black students – commonly known as historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

4. www.thejaxsonmag.com › article › the-edward-watersThe Edward Waters University Historic District

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   Oct 4, 2023 · Learn about the history and significance of Edward Waters University, Jacksonville's oldest institution of higher learning and the first historic Black college in Florida. Explore the six contributing buildings in the historic district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2022.

5. www.blackpast.org › edward-waters-college-1866Edward Waters College (1866- ) • - Blackpast

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   Mar 2, 2010 · A historically black college, Edward Waters College is currently a private, Christian, liberal arts college, is the oldest black college in Florida. It is a member of the United Negro College Fund. Edward Waters College initially opened its doors as Brown Theological Institute.

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   Feb 23, 2021 · Edward Waters College's proud history. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The oldest historically Black college in the state of Florida is right here in Jacksonville. Edward Waters College was founded in...

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   Jul 30, 2021 · Edward Waters College -- Florida's first historically black college -- recently achieved University status. Take a trip seven decades back in history with photos from the Times-Union photo collection.

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   May 7, 2022 · JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Edward Waters University -- Florida’s first historically Black college -- made history again Saturday as the school’s latest class became the first to graduate from the...