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1135 Lincoln Park Ln, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403, United States
Historic community of Lincoln Park which developed with the self-governing African American townships during reconstruction. Once known as Citico City, it became the steward of Chattanooga's original AA park founded in 1918 - the analogue to white Warner Park.
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We are communicating with the City of Chattanooga and Erlanger to obtain park access. Park design and programming partners and sponsorships to restore the historic features and recreational amenities. The challenge is also the opportunity to build a multi-institutional collaboration in relationship with the local African American community to preserve Chattanooga's authentic history and culture, and elevate local ingenuity, health, youth self-mastery, and civic relationship.
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AARP sponsors an annual Community Service Grant that could provide up to ten thousand dollars to revitalize Lincoln Park. I think the deadline for 2026 has expired but that gives the committee a year to develop their mission statement, steps to an action plan and long term goals. I am willing to help when possible.
Eva Jo Saddler Johnson and family appreciated the Lincoln Park for much recreation and educational assistance in our community and youth. African American History and Presence should always remain as other parts of local and National History.
As a 72 year old African American Chattanooga resident and Vietnam Veteran. Having personally fought for freedoms and having experienced every aspect of the Historic Lincoln Park era plus, I would consider being disregarded under this National Park designation as another historic slap in the face.
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