East Side in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
"I've Been to The Mountaintop"
Photographed by James Hulse
1. "I've Been to The Mountaintop" Marker
"The question is not, "If I stop to help this man in need, what will happen to me?" The question is, "If I do not stop to help the sanitation workers, what will happen to them?" That's the question."
"Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn't matter with me now, because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live - a long life; longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen The Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land. So I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord."
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Memphis, Tennessee - April 3, 1968 (Speech given the night before assassination)
Erected 2018 by City of San Antonio.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1968.
Location. 29° 24.805′ N, 98° 25.148′ W. Marker is in San Antonio
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Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American 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 New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Loving Your Enemies" (here, next to this marker); "The Drum Major Instinct" (here, next to this marker); "Measure of A Man" (here, next to this marker); "Beyond Vietnam" (here, next to this marker); "Remaining Awake Through A Great Revolution" (here, next to this marker); "The Purpose of Education" (here, next to this marker); "I Have A Dream Speech" (a few steps from this marker); Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
More about this marker. The marker is one of seven markers about Martin Luther King Jr.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2026
2. "I've Been to The Mountaintop" Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2026
3. "I've Been to The Mountaintop" Marker
The view of the markers at the entrance to the Martin Luther King Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
