Douglas (Bronzeville) in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Corneal Davis
1900-1995
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 13, 2026
1. Corneal Davis Marker
Erected 1996 by City of Chicago.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Bronzeville Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 41° 50.316′ N, 87° 37.039′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Douglas (Bronzeville). It is at the intersection of South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and East 31st Street, in the median on South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60616, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Mae Jemison (within shouting distance of this marker); Margaret Goss Burroughs (within shouting distance of this marker); John Jack Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Theresa Needham (about 500 feet away); Ferdinand Lee Barnett (about 700 feet away); Dr. J.B. Martin (about 700 feet away); John Lee Williamson (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
More about this marker. The marker is part of the Bronzeville
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Corneal Davis memoir. Preserved by the Oral History Collection of the University of Illinois at Springfield. (Submitted on May 14, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Former State Rep. Corneal A. Davis, 94. Davis's obituary in the Chicago Tribune, from April 1995.
Excerpt: Nicknamed 'The Deacon' for his evangelical speaking style, he was involved in politics for more than 70 years and was an early and ardent co-sponsor of legislation to create a Fair Employment Practices Commission.(Submitted on May 14, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 13, 2026
2. Corneal Davis Marker in the MLK Drive median at 31st Street
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on May 13, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2. submitted on May 14, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
