Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

The Children's Crusade

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 5, 2014

1. The Children's Crusade Marker

Inscription. On May 2, 1963, more than 1,000 students skipped school and marched on downtown, gathering at the 16th Street Baptist Church. Bull Connor responded by jailing more than 600 children that day. So the next day, another 1,000 students filled the park in which you stand now. With his cells full and his back against the wall, Connor responded savagely.

Erected by Kelly Ingram Park Freedom Walk. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. A significant historical date for this entry is May 2, 1963.

Location. 33° 30.971′ N, 86° 48.834′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Alabama, in Jefferson County. Marker can be reached from 16th Street N. Marker is in Kelly Ingram Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Birmingham AL 35203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Selective Buying Campaign (a few steps from this marker); The Foot Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Foot Soldier Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Don't Tread on Me (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Kelly Ingram Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Reflecting Pool (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birmingham.

I Ain't Afraid of Your Jail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 5, 2014

2. I Ain't Afraid of Your Jail

Sculpture of jailed children.

The Children's Crusade image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 5, 2014

3. The Children's Crusade

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 856 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.