This house on the Edward Waters College campus is named for Susie Ella Middelton Tolbert. Born in Chicago, Mrs. Tolbert made her home in Jacksonville and pursued her life's work there. The mother of seven developed the Willing Workers Club and the Christian Endeavor Organization for her church, New Bethel AME. Mrs. Tolbert supported needy Edward Waters College students by providing free room and board, and lobbied for better facilities and equipment for the black children in Jacksonville. The house is undergoing renovation. Please call ahead to find out if the house is open to the public. (904) 470-8258.

Information provided by Florida Division of Historical Resources.

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