Binghamton in Broome County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jesse Jackson
(1941-)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2022
1. Jesse Jackson Marker
Conference, founded by Martin Luther King, Jr.
whose purpose was to harness moral authority in the
service of the civil rights movement.
"If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can
believe it, I know I can achieve it."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights.
Location. 42° 6.148′ N, 75° 54.864′ W. Marker is in Binghamton, New York, in Broome County. It can be reached from Water Street. Marker is along the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Promenade along the east bank of the Chenango River, between Henry and Clinton Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 Water St, Binghamton NY 13901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Viola Liuzzo (here, next to this marker); Ezell Blair, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); John Lewis (a few steps from this marker); William L. Moore (a few steps from this marker); Susan B. Anthony (within shouting distance of this marker); Cesar Chavez (within shouting distance of this marker); Mohandas K. Gandhi
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2022
2. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Promenade, looking south
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
