Douglas (Bronzeville) in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Oscar G. Brown, Sr.
1895-1990
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Oscar Brown, Jr.
1926-
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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 14, 2026
1. Oscar G. Brown, Sr. / Oscar Brown, Jr. Marker
[Beneath Brown Sr.:] Attorney
[Beneath Brown Jr.:] Jazz composer
Erected 1996 by City of Chicago.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Bronzeville Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 41° 50.466′ N, 87° 37.063′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Douglas (Bronzeville). It is on South Martin Luther King Drive near East 31st Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is in front of Dunbar High School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3000 South Martin Luther King Drive, 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: Chester A. Howlin Wolf Burnett (within shouting distance of this marker); Elijah Muhammad (within shouting distance of this marker); Sam Cooke (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong / Lil Hardin-Armstrong (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Haki Madhubuti (about 400 feet away); Florence B. Price (about 400 feet away); The Savoy Big Five (about 400 feet away); Jesse Owens (about 400 feet away). 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 Oscar G. Brown, Sr. / Oscar Brown, Jr.. Oscar Brown Jr. died in 2005.
Also see . . . About Oscar Brown Jr. From his official website, maintained by his family. (Submitted on August 17, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 14, 2026
2. Oscar G. Brown, Sr. / Oscar Brown, Jr. Marker in front of Dunbar High School
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
