Kingman Park in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2026
1. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Marker
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
Do you recognize that quote? It is from a famous speech delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His memorial in Washington, DC highlights many of his quotes. Dr. King was a champion of the Civil Rights Movement. He tried to end injustice and discrimination against African Americans, and helped secure the right to vote for African Americans. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968, and we honor him each year on his birthday, January 15th.
Erected by DC Department of Parks and Recreation.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Martin Luther King, Jr. series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 4, 1968.
Location. 38° 53.86′ N, 76° 58.695′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Kingman Park. It can be reached from Gales Street Northeast west of 18th Street Northeast, on the
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Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Washington Monument (here, next to this marker); Hirshhorn Museum (here, next to this marker); Lincoln Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The White House (a few steps from this marker); Did You Know (a few steps from this marker); North American P-51D Mustang (a few steps from this marker); Lockheed P-38 Lightning (a few steps from this marker); North American B-25 Mitchell (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2026
2. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2026
3. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Marker, visible behind a reproduction of the memorial
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2026
4. Nearby sign
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
