Old Aristocracy Hill in Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

I Have a Dream

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King

— January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968 —

I Have a Dream Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 24, 2025

1. I Have a Dream Marker

Inscription. Rev. Dr. King was not only a civil rights reform activist, he stood for equality among all peoples. His dream for the equal rights of all mankind has left our society a better place for all people.

His dream lives on even after his assassination April 4, 1968.

This statue was originally dedicated January 16, 1989 and was re-dedicated September 18, 1993 at this location known as Freedom Corner.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Martin Luther King, Jr. series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 16, 1989.

Location. 39° 47.911′ N, 89° 39.194′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. It is in Old Aristocracy Hill. It is at the intersection of South 2nd Street and East Capitol Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South 2nd Street. Marker is across from Illinois State Capitol building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 2nd St, Springfield IL 62701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The State Capitol (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Second and Monroe Streets (about 400 feet away); Spanish American War Memorial (about 500 feet away);

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Robert Stuart Fitzgerald Boyhood Home (about 500 feet away); Fourth and Monroe Streets (approx. 0.2 miles away); Globe Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Globe Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); Spring and Edwards Streets (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 24, 2025

2. I Have a Dream Marker

Marker and statue are located across from the Illinois State Capitol building

Martin Luther King Jr. statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 24, 2025

3. Martin Luther King Jr. statue

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.