Charles S. Chestnut III Avenue dual signs to be unveiled

Published on December 11, 2023

City of Gainesville officials will unveil new street signs for 8th Avenue in memory of the late local civil rights leader, Charles S. Chestnut III, at an upcoming ceremony.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 8 a.m.

Where: Northwest Eighth Avenue at Northwest First Street

Gainesville City Commissioners voted Thursday, Dec. 7 to dual name the portion of Northwest Eighth Avenue between Northwest Sixth Street and Waldo Road after Chestnut, who died Dec. 4 at age 83. Chestnut was the spouse of current City Commissioner Cynthia Moore Chestnut, and was a former Alachua County commissioner and the first Black member elected to the Alachua County School Board.

A public funeral service will also be held Monday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Phillips Center (3201 Hull Rd.).