Douglas (Bronzeville) in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Theodore K. Lawless

1892-1971

— Bronzeville Walk of Fame —

Theodore K. Lawless Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 13, 2026

1. Theodore K. Lawless Marker

Inscription. Physician & philanthropist

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 (Bronzeville). 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 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

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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); Oscar DePriest (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert W. Roloson Houses (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bishop Louis Henry Ford (about 400 feet away); John Lee Williamson (about 400 feet away); Ida B. Wells-Barnett (about 500 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 May 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.