Sweet Auburn in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ebenezer Baptist Church
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
May 5th 1977
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
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Ebenezer Baptist Church Heritage Sanctuary
407-413 Auburn Avenue
Ebenezer Baptist Church has been a spiritual, social, and political center - a home-away-from-home - for generations of black Atlantans. Under the leadership of the Williams and King families, the church dedicated itself to helping individuals with their everyday food, shelter and health needs. During the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, Ebenezer gained a worldwide reputation as a springboard for educational, voter registration, and other civic reforms.
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Rev. King [Sr.] used to tell us on Sunday, "I love you Ebenezer, I love you." That's what we were told. That's why I'm still at my church, because of the love he gave not only to his children but to the whole membership.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1983.
Location. 33° 45.325′ N, 84° 22.45′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Sweet Auburn. Marker is at the intersection of Auburn Avenue and Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east on Auburn Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30312, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Ebenezer Baptist Church (here, next to this marker); Ebenezer Baptist Church Heritage Sanctuary (here, next to this marker); Sweet Auburn Walk (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Ebenezer Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); Behold (within shouting distance of this marker); Heyday of Auburn Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); The Eternal Flame (within shouting distance of this marker); Cox Brothers Funeral (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
More about this marker. The bottom marker features a photograph of the congregation with Martin Luther King, Jr. in the front row.
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. (Submitted on March 26, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,683 times since then and 78 times this year. Last updated on March 27, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on April 23, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on March 26, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on February 17, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on July 18, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on July 19, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 6. submitted on February 17, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 7. submitted on March 26, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 8. submitted on July 19, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.