Downtown in Kokomo in Howard County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Montgomery Bus Boycott, 1955

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, August 19, 2023

1. Montgomery Bus Boycott, 1955 Marker

Inscription.
As a new pastor in Montgomery Ala., King became involved with the Montgomery Improvement Association and was one of the leaders of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Black people were forced to walk rather than ride public buses due to segregation. In spite of violence, (in which King's home was bombed), boycotters held out until the courts ruled that segregation in public transportation was unconstitutional.

"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.

Location. 40° 29.398′ N, 86° 7.641′ W. Marker is in Kokomo, Indiana, in Howard County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of North Apperson Way and North Lafountain Street, on the left when traveling north on North Apperson Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 N Apperson Way, Kokomo IN 46901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sit-ins, 1960-61 (here, next to this marker); March on Washington, 1963 (here, next to this marker); Education (here, next to this marker); Nobel Peace Prize, 1964

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(here, next to this marker); Birth / Family (here, next to this marker); Final Days, 1968 (a few steps from this marker); A Kokomo March for Dr. King (a few steps from this marker); George Tate House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kokomo.

Dr. Matin Luther King Jr. Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, August 19, 2023

2. Dr. Matin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.