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

Carter G. Woodson

1875-1950

— Bronzeville Walk of Fame —

Carter G. Woodson Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 14, 2026

1. Carter G. Woodson Marker

Inscription.
Scholar, historian, originator of "Negro History Week", 1926

Erected 1996 by City of Chicago.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Bronzeville Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 41° 50.802′ N, 87° 37.051′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Douglas (Bronzeville). It is at the intersection of South Martin Luther King Drive and East Eastgate Place, in the median on South Martin Luther King Drive. The marker is in the median just south of the Monument to the Great Northern Migration statue. 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.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: Dr. Daniel Hale-Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Nat “King” Cole (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to the Great Northern Migration (within shouting distance of this marker); John H. Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Marjorie Stewart Joyner (within shouting distance of this marker); Bessie Coleman (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Ida Gray Nelson Rollin (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Claire Drake / Horace R. Clayton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. Roughly 100 Bronzeville Walk of Fame markers are found around the neighborhood along Martin Luther King Drive between 25th and 35th Streets

Regarding Carter G. Woodson. Carter Woodson received his bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Chicago. In 1915, Woodson was part of the group that founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (now called Association for the Study of African American

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 14, 2026

2. Carter G. Woodson Marker

The marker is in the median just south of the Monument to the Great Northern Migration.

Life and History, or ASALH) one of the earliest societies to study Black history. In 1926, Woodson and the association founded Negro History Week; it was set for the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. That week is considered the precursor to Black History Month, which was first celebrated in 1970 and was officially recognized by President Ford in 1976.

Carter G. Woodson image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of the National Park Service, circa 1915

3. Carter G. Woodson

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.