Martin Luther King in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Martin Hotel
1924-1985
— Chattanooga, Tennessee —
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2A 89.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 30, 1865.
Location. 35° 2.704′ N, 85° 18.403′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Martin Luther King. Marker is on M. L. King Boulevard (Tennessee Route 2) near Lindsey Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker . The Impressions (within shouting distance of this marker); First Coca-Cola Bottling Company In The United States (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Point in the 2d Line of Works (about 600 feet away); Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (about 700 feet away); Old Post Office (about 700 feet away); Old Library Building (about 800 feet away); Ochs/Times Building (about 800 feet away); First Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2009, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,727 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 26, 2009, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. 2. submitted on June 18, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.