Resident Groups / Preservation Societies

The Murray Hill Preservation Association was founded in 1932 and is one of the State of Florida’s oldest continuously operating neighborhood associations. MHPA is an all-volunteer not-for-profit group working with residents, merchants and the City of Jacksonville to promote, preserve and protect the resources and history of the Murray Hill neighborhood. 

Since its founding in 1974, RAP has been an advocate for active preservation of our neighborhood’s historic assets. Historic preservation is much more than saving old buildings. Modern preservation efforts are about saving the heart of communities, ensuring vibrant, special places full of character. This means looking beyond architecture to what makes historic towns and neighborhoods thrive – actively used historic buildings, healthy businesses, and community gathering spaces being paramount. 

The Preservation Society works to preserve and renew San Marco as an area of historical and architectural significance for the benefit of local residents and businesses and the education and enjoyment of visitors and the public at large. 

The Downtown Dwellers live primarily on the north and south banks of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida, and support endeavors that build and enhance community there. We seek to protect the river and the life in it and support an active lifestyle in a safe, inviting, culturally rich environment within the urban core. 

We’re a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization recognized federally and in Florida.