Douglas (Bronzeville) in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong
1900-1970
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Lil Hardin-Armstrong
1902-1971
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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 14, 2026
1. Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong / Lil Hardin-Armstrong Marker
[Beneath Louis Armstrong:] Jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer
[Beneath Lil Hardin-Armstrong:] Jazz pianist, bandleader, composer
Erected 1996 by City of Chicago.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the Bronzeville Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 41° 50.52′ N, 87° 37.062′ 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 29th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Martin Luther King Drive. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Haki Madhubuti (a few steps from this marker); Jesse Owens (within shouting distance of this marker); The Savoy Big Five (within shouting distance of this marker); Reverend Mother York (within shouting distance of this marker); Elijah Muhammad (within shouting distance of this marker); George Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester A. Howlin Wolf Burnett (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oscar G. Brown, Sr. / Oscar Brown, Jr. (about 300 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.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The home in Bronzeville where Louis and Lil Armstrong lived (at 421 E. 44th) is honored with a Chicago Tribute marker.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 14, 2026
2. Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong / Lil Hardin-Armstrong Marker at the corner of King Drive and 29th
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.
