Fountain Heights in Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Foot Soldier Tribute

Ronald S. McDowell, Artist I.B.J.C.

Photographed by Tim Carr, March 10, 2008

1. Foot Soldier Tribute Marker

Inscription. This sculpture is dedicated to the Foot Soldiers of the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement.

With gallantry, courage and great bravery they faced the violence of attack dogs, high powered water hoses, and bombings. They were the fodder in the advance against injustice. Warriors of a Just Cause: They represent humanity unshaken in their firm belief in their nation’s commitment to liberty and justice for all.

We salute these men and women who were the Soldiers of this Great Cause.

Richard Arrington, Jr.
Mayor of Birmingham
May 1995

Ronald S. McDowell, Artist I.B.J.C.

Erected 1995 by the City of Birmingham.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1995.

Location. 33° 30.96′ N, 86° 48.81′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Alabama, in Jefferson County. It is in Fountain Heights. It can be reached from the intersection of 5th Avenue North and 16th Street North, on the right when traveling east. Located on the southwest side of Kelly Ingram Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Birmingham AL 35203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Foot Soldiers (a few steps from this marker); The New Strategy (within shouting distance of this marker); Ground Zero (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Julius Ellsberry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Children's Crusade (within shouting distance of this marker); Guards at the Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Ruth J. Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); Carrie A. Tuggle (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birmingham.

Also see . . . We Shall Overcome, Historic Places of the Civil Rights Movement - West Park (Kelly Ingram Park) 1963. (Submitted on February 11, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)

Foot Soldier Tribute in Kelly Ingram Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Carr, March 10, 2008

2. Foot Soldier Tribute in Kelly Ingram Park

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 3,100 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.