Douglas (Bronzeville) in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Claire Drake
1911-1990
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Horace R. Clayton
1903-1970
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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 14, 2026
1. St. Claire Drake / Horace R. Clayton Marker
Erected 1996 by City of Chicago.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Bronzeville Walk of Fame series list.
Location. 41° 50.849′ N, 87° 37.071′ 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 25th 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 Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marjorie Stewart Joyner
this page online
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
Also see . . . Black Metropolis (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 14, 2026
2. St. Claire Drake / Horace R. Clayton Marker near the McCormick Place gateway at I-55
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
