Abilene in Taylor County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Photographed by Duane Hall, December 14, 2014
1. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Marker
January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
”I Have a Dream”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was an American leader of nonviolence and a prophet of peace in a time of trouble. He dared valiantly to dream that people of all races could live together in a beautiful symphony of peace in a united world.
His dream lives forever as a light by which each generation can join hands and walk the avenue of brotherhood, building bridges of friendship.
This memorial dedicated by Abilenians
who share the dream
1993
Erected 1993.
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 month for this entry is January 1805.
Location. 32° 26.98′ N, 99° 43.519′ W. Marker is in Abilene, Texas, in Taylor County. It is at the intersection of E. Highway 80 (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard) and N. Treadaway Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on E. Highway 80 (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard). Marker is located on the north side of the City of Abilene Water Treatment Plant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 E Highway 80, Abilene TX 79601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Big Country. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mexican-American / Americanization School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Macedonia Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pine Street Shootout (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. half a mile away); Dr. William & Beatrice Butler House (approx. half a mile away); Honoring E Battery Lost Battalion WWII (approx. half a mile away); Site of Curfew by John J. Clinton (approx. half a mile away); The Texas & Pacific Railway (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abilene.
Photographed by Duane Hall, December 14, 2014
2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Marker
Photographed by Duane Hall, December 14, 2014
3. View to East Along Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Photographed by Duane Hall, December 14, 2014
4. View to West Towards Downtown Abilene
Photographed by Duane Hall, December 14, 2014
5. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 744 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 20, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
