Sweet Auburn in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Eternal Flame
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 7, 2014
1. The Eternal Flame Marker
the continuing effort to realize
Dr. King's ideals for the
"Beloved Community"
which requires lasting personal
commitment that cannot weaken
when faced with obstacles.
Erected by Refurbished by Atlanta Gas Light.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Martin Luther King, Jr. series list.
Location. 33° 45.314′ N, 84° 22.405′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Sweet Auburn. It is on Auburn Avenue NE. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30312, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Behold (within shouting distance of this marker); Ebenezer Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Ebenezer Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Ebenezer Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Sweet Auburn Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); Ebenezer Baptist Church Heritage Sanctuary
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Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, April 7, 2014
2. The Eternal Flame
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 7, 2014
3. Graves of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. & Coretta Scott King
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 7, 2014
4. Graves of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. & Coretta Scott King
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,154 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 23, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
