Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Time Capsule

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 9, 2023

1. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Time Capsule Marker

Inscription.
(Top)
Time Capsule
In honor of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
1929 - 1968
Planted this January 19, 1987
To be opened on January 19, 2087
The City of Daytona Beach
Lawrence J. Kelly, Mayor
Commissioners
John D. Riddle • Baron “Bud” Asher • Donald M. Bergman • R. Weyman Ethridge • Rufus G. “Buddy” Young, Jr. • Freddye C. Moore

(Bottom)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
January 19, 1987
The
Interdenominational Ministers Conference
Rev. G. Wesley Randy, President
Rev. George McRae, Chairman
And
Tubman-King Community Church • Mt. Bethel Baptist Church
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church • Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
Richard V. Moore
Shiloh Baptist Church • Greater Friendship Baptist Church
Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church • Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church
Campbell Street Church of God

Erected 1987 by The City of Daytona Beach.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is January 19, 1987.

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12.656′ N, 81° 2.611′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker can be reached from George W. Engram Boulevard, 0.1 miles east of Walker Avenue. The marker is located within the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Walking Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 981 George W Engram Blvd, Daytona Beach FL 32114, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kelly Field and Jackie Robinson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cypress Street Elementary School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Home of Mr. Harold V. Lucas, Sr. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Francis R. Keyser (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dr. Mary Bethune (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mary McLeod Bethune Historic Home (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Old Kings Road (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daytona Beach.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 9, 2023

2. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Time Capsule Marker

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Walking Trail Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 9, 2023

3. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Walking Trail Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.