Orlando in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
1929 - 1968
— Tinker Field History Plaza —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, December 19, 2021
1. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Marker
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his commitment to a unified society of love and respect among all people. In 1955 Rev. King led the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which gave birth to the Civil Rights Movement. In a time of segregation, he founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference promoting non-violent, direct action campaigns toward equal rights for African-Americans and all citizens.
On March 6, 1964, during his only visit to Central Florida, Dr. King attended an SCLC workshop at Shiloh Baptist Church in Parramore and delivered a speech that night at Tinker Field. From the infield Dr. King called for integration, “The wind of change is sweeping out an old order and sweeping in a new order in America …segregation is on its deathbed and the only thing left to be seen is how expensive its funeral is going to be.”
Dr. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October 1964 and was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. Dr. King’s legacy continues to inspire us toward a society of love and respect for all.
Erected by City of Orlando, Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights
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Location. 28° 32.295′ N, 81° 24.308′ W. Marker is in Orlando, Florida, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of South Tampa Avenue and West South Street, on the right when traveling north on South Tampa Avenue. Marker is within the Tinker Field History Plaza in front of Camping World Stadium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 287 S Tampa Avenue, Orlando FL 32805, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tinker Field History Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Harmon Killebrew at Tinker Field (a few steps from this marker); The End of an Era (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Mayor Bob Carr and The New Stadium (a few steps from this marker); Clark C. Griffith (a few steps from this marker); Roberto Clemente Walker (a few steps from this marker); Joshua Gibson and Shirley Povich (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orlando.
Also see . . . Historic Dr. King visit to Orlando nearly lost to history. (Submitted on December 25, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, December 19, 2021
2. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 367 times since then and 76 times this year. Last updated on December 27, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
