Jamaica in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Justice Marshall 1908 - 1993
Thurgood Marshall's career was devoted to human rights.
As a lawyer he joined with the NAACP to coordinate efforts to change laws that separated the races in education, transportation and voting rights.
His energy and commitment to civil rights led to the historic Brown v. Board of Education Ruling.
Justice Marshall wrote major opinions on civil rights, freedom of speech, due process and affirmative action.
He was the first African American U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
Justice Marshall transformed race relations in America by using the power of the law to fight bigotry and intolerance.
His legacy is evident throughout our society and culture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education • Government & Politics.
Location. 40° 42.15′ N, 73° 48.164′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Jamaica. It is on Jamaica Avenue west of 153rd Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 151-02 Jamaica Avenue,
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The King Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); King Manor (about 400 feet away); Grace Episcopal Church and Graveyard (about 600 feet away); Grace Church (about 600 feet away); Prospect Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); La Casina Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Prospect Cemetery (approx. Ό mile away); St. Monica's Catholic Church (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2024
2. Justice Marshall 1908 - 1993 Marker on the Queens Family Court Building
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
