Douglas in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Katherine Dunham
1909-
| — | Bronzeville Walk of Fame | — |
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 14, 2026
1. Katherine Dunham Marker
Choreographer, anthropologist, social activist
Founded the Negro Dance Group, 1931
Erected 1996 by City of Chicago.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Anthropology & Archaeology • 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 1931.
Location. 41° 50.748′ N, 87° 37.068′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Douglas. It is at the intersection of South Martin Luther King Drive and East 26th 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 on Chicago’s South Side and in Chicago’s Bronzeville. It is also 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert Motts (a few steps from this marker); "Butterbean and Susie" (within shouting distance of this marker); John H. Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Ida Gray Nelson Rollin (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert R. Taylor (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Daniel Hale-Williams (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nat “King” Cole (about 300 feet away); John Moutoussamy (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.
Regarding Katherine Dunham. Dunham died in May 2006 at the age of 96.
Also see . . . Katherine Dunham bio. From the HistoryMakers.
Excerpt: "In 1940, she formed the Katherine Dunham Dance Company, which became the premier facility for training dancers. Alumnae include Eartha Kitt, Marlon Brando and Julie(Submitted on August 17, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)Belafonte. Dunham is credited with introducing international audiences to African aesthetics and establishing African dance as a true art form."Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 14, 20262. Katherine Dunham Marker at the corner of 26th and King Drive
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
