Douglas in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Theodore K. Lawless
1892-1971
| — | Bronzeville Walk of Fame | — |
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 13, 2026
1. Theodore K. Lawless Marker
Erected 1996.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Bronzeville Walk of Fame series list.
Location. 41° 50.117′ N, 87° 37.056′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Douglas. It is on South Dr. Martin Luther King Drive north of 33rd Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. The marker is embedded in the sidewalk on the west side of MLK Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3248 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago IL 60616, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Chicago’s South Side and in Chicago’s Bronzeville. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ernest Griffin (within shouting distance of this marker); Mahalia Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); William L. Dawson (within shouting distance of this marker); McKinley Morganfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Hudson Whittaker (within shouting distance of this marker); Oscar DePriest (within shouting distance of this marker); Casey "Chicken Charlie" Jones (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert W. Roloson Houses (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Other markers no longer nearby. Douglas Plaza (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Camp Douglas (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Theodore Kenneth Lawless, MD, MS, DSc, LLD. A bio of the dermatologist and philanthropist from the Galter Health Sciences Library at Northwestern University. (Submitted on May 21, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 13, 2026
2. Theodore K. Lawless Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
