East Side in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
"The Purpose of Education"
Photographed by James Hulse
1. "The Purpose of Education" Marker
"The function of education, therefore, is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. But education which stops with efficiency may prove the greatest menace to society. The most dangerous criminal may be the man gifted with reason, but with no morals. - We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education."
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Atlanta, Georgia - February 3, 1947
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 February 3, 1947.
Location. 29° 24.803′ N, 98° 25.145′ 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: 3630 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: "Remaining Awake Through A Great Revolution" (here, next to this marker); "Beyond Vietnam" (here, next to this marker); "Measure of A Man" (here, next to this marker); "The Drum Major Instinct"
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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. "The Purpose of Education" Marker
The marker is located on the right-side column on the back, where it is not visible.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2026
3. "The Purpose of Education" 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 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
