Douglas (Bronzeville) in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Mahalia Jackson
1912-1972
| | Bronzeville Walk of Fame | |
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 13, 2026
1. Mahalia Jackson Marker
Erected 1996.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the Bronzeville Walk of Fame, and the Grammy Award Winners series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 41° 50.09′ N, 87° 37.05′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Douglas (Bronzeville). It is at the intersection of South Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and 33rd Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on South Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. The marker is embedded in the sidewalk at the northwest corner of 33rd and MLK 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William L. Dawson (a few steps from this marker); Oscar DePriest (within shouting distance of this marker); Theodore K. Lawless (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop Louis Henry Ford (within shouting distance of this marker); Ernest Griffin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert W. Roloson Houses (about 400 feet away); Claude Albert Barnett / Etta Moten Barnett (about 600 feet away); Ida B. Wells-Barnett (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Other markers no longer nearby. Camp Douglas (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Douglas Plaza (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Mahalia Jackson. Born in poverty in New Orleans, Mahalia Jackson moved to Chicago as a teenager and began her career singing gospel-style music at events around the city. In 1947, at age 36, she came into the national spotlight upon the release of "Move On Up a Little Higher," which reached number two on
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 13, 2026
2. Mahalia Jackson Marker
Also see . . . Mahalia Jackson (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 21, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
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 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
