East Side in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
"Loving Your Enemies"
Photographed by James Hulse
1. "Loving Your Enemies" Marker
"Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that, Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence, and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction."
Martin Luther King, Jr. - in Strength to Love - November 7, 1957
Martin Luther King, Jr. - in Strength to Love - November 7, 1957
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 November 7, 1957.
Location. 29° 24.805′ N, 98° 25.147′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in the East Side. It is at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Park Road, on the left when traveling east on Martin Luther King Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3622 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio TX 78220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: "The Drum Major Instinct" (here, next to this marker); "I've Been to The Mountaintop" (here, next to this marker); "Measure of A Man" (here,
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More about this marker. The marker is one of seven markers about Martin Luther King Jr.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2026
2. "Loving Your Enemies" Marker
The marker is located in the middle of the columns.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2026
3. "Loving Your Enemies" 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 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
