Penn Quarter in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929 - 1968
The Extra Mile
— Points of Light Volunteer Pathway —
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. The true neighbor will risk his position, his prestige and even his life for the welfare of others.”
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Points of Light Volunteer Pathway, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. series lists.
Location. 38° 53.903′ N, 77° 1.974′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in the Penn Quarter. Marker is on G Street Northwest east of 15th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1429 G Street Northwest, Washington DC 20005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Helen Keller 1880 - 1969 (a few steps from this marker); Juliette Gordon Low (a few steps from this marker); Eunice Kennedy Shriver (within shouting distance of this marker); W. D. Boyce 1858 - 1929 (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Church Terrell (within shouting distance of this marker); Melvin Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); Cesar Chavez (within shouting distance of this marker); Ballington and Maud Booth (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 476 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.