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Martin Luther King, Jr. Historical Markers

Markers related to the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
 
Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church Marker (<i>wide view; church in background across street</i>) image, Touch for more information
By Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2015
Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church Marker (wide view; church in background across street)
1 Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church — Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail —
On Martin Luther King Street, 0.1 miles south of Clark Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
2 Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — I Had A Dream — Dr. Martin L. King Jr.
On Martin Luther King Street north of Selma Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
3 Alabama, Jefferson County, Birmingham — "Peace Be Still" — Mark 4:39
Near 17th Street N.
4 Alabama, Jefferson County, Birmingham — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On 6th Avenue N at 16th Street on 6th Avenue N.
5 Alabama, Jefferson County, Birmingham — 8 — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Near 16th Street N.
6 Alabama, Jefferson County, Birmingham — 6 — Kneeling Ministers
Near 17th Street N.
7 Alabama, Jefferson County, Fairfield — Miles College Leaders, Students Active During Civil Rights Era
Near Myron Massey Boulevard north of 55th Street, on the left when traveling north.
8 Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Institute — Tuskegee Chapel — Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Booker T Washington Boulevard.
9 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church — Organized 1877
On Dexter Avenue at S Decatur Street, on the left when traveling west on Dexter Avenue.
10 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Minister's Home / Dr. Martin Luther King — Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church
On South Jackson Street, on the left when traveling south.
11 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Selma-to-Montgomery March
On N Bainbridge Street north of Dexter Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
12 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery, Cottage Hill — A Mighty Walk From Selma — Montgomery Public Art —
On Lee Street at Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling north on Lee Street.
13 Alabama, Wilcox County, Camden — Camden Academy Historic District — Wilcox County
On Claiborne Street (Alabama Route 28/41) 0.2 miles west of Firehouse Road, on the right when traveling west.
14 California, Fresno County, Fresno — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. — 1929 - 1968
15 California, Santa Clara County, Stanford — The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Serra Mall west of Campus Drive.
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16 Connecticut, Hartford County, New Britain — I Have A Dream
On Martin Luther King Drive at North Street, on the right when traveling north on Martin Luther King Drive.
17 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Penn Quarter — W.7 — Freedom Plaza — Civil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail
On E Street Northwest at 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on E Street Northwest. Reported permanently removed.
18 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Penn Quarter — W.7 — Freedom Plaza — Civil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail —
On E Street Northwest at 13th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on E Street Northwest.
19 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Penn Quarter — Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929 - 1968 — The Extra Mile — Points of Light Volunteer Pathway —
On G Street Northwest east of 15th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
20 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Penn Quarter — W.6 — The Willard InterContinental Hotel — Civil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail —
On 14th Street Northwest at Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 14th Street Northwest.
21 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Penn Quarter — W.6 — The Willard Inter-Continental Hotel — Civil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail
On 14th Street Northwest (U.S. 1) at Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 14th Street Northwest. Reported permanently removed.
22 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Shaw — 9 — The Fires of 1968 — Midcity at the Crossroads — Shaw Heritage Trail —
On 7th Street Northwest north of P Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
23 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — Lincoln Memorial
Near Lincoln Memorial Circle Northwest south of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling north.
24 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, Columbia Island — Architect of the Great Society — George Washington Memorial Parkway — Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove —
On Boundary Channel Drive, on the right when traveling north.
25 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The Tidal Basin — Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial — National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C. — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
On Independence Avenue Southwest at West Basin Drive Southwest, on the left when traveling east on Independence Avenue Southwest. Reported permanently removed.
26 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The Tidal Basin — The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Near West Basin Drive Southwest at Independence Avenue Southwest. Reported permanently removed.
27 Florida, Orange County, Orlando — Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. — March 6, 1964 — Tinker Field History Plaza —
On South Tampa Avenue at West South Street, on the right when traveling north on South Tampa Avenue.
28 Florida, Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Landmark Memorial
On North Flagler Drive north of Butler Street, on the right when traveling north.
29 Florida, Seminole County, Sanford — Hellen Keller Grove — Featured Tree — Hellen Keller Southern Magnolia
On South Elm Avenue just south of West 6th Street, on the left when traveling south.
30 Florida, Seminole County, Sanford — Martin Luther King, Jr. Grove — Featured Tree — Martin Luther King, Jr. Sycamore
On Myrtle Avenue just south of West 6th Street, on the left when traveling north.
31 Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine — 96 Evergreen Avenue — ACCORD Freedom Trail
On Evergreen Avenue when traveling west.
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32 Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine — Former St. Johns County Jail — ACCORD Freedom Trail
On Lewis Speedway.
33 Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine — St. Augustine Beach Wade-Ins — ACCORD Freedom Trail
On Highway A1A South.
34 Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, Lincolnville — 156 M.L. King Avenue — ACCORD Freedom Trail
On Martin Luther King Avenue.
35 Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, Lincolnville — 64 Washington Street — ACCORD Freedom Trail
On Washington Street. Reported missing.
36 Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, Lincolnville — 79 Bridge Street — ACCORD Freedom Trail
On Bridge Street at Oneida Street, on the right when traveling east on Bridge Street.
37 Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, Lincolnville — 81 Bridge Street — ACCORD Freedom Trail
On Bridge Street.
38 Georgia, DeKalb County, Decatur, Downtown Decatur — 44-3 — The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Decatur
On McDonough Street at Trinity Place, on the right when traveling south on McDonough Street.
39 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Old Fourth Ward — Birth Home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Auburn Avenue NE at Hogue Street NE, on the right when traveling east on Auburn Avenue NE.
40 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Old Fourth Ward — The Birthplace
On Auburn Avenue NE east of Bouvelard NE, on the left when traveling east.
41 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Old Fourth Ward — The Home
On Auburn Avenue NE.
42 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Sweet Auburn — Ebenezer Baptist Church
On Auburn Avenue near Jackson Street.
43 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Sweet Auburn — Freedom Park
On Irwin Street NE.
44 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Sweet Auburn — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
On Irwin Street NE west of Boulevard NE, on the left when traveling west.
45 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Sweet Auburn — The Eternal Flame
On Auburn Avenue NE.
46 Georgia, Laurens County, Dublin — Martin Luther King, Jr.'s First Public Speech — 1st African Baptist Church of Dublin, Georgia — April 17, 1944 —
On Telfair Street (U.S. 441) at Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Telfair Street.
47 Georgia, Laurens County, Dublin — Where the Dream Began — Martin Luther King, Jr.'s First Speech — First African Baptist Church, 1944 —
On Telfair Street (U.S. 441) at Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Telfair Street.
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48 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Brookview Civic — I Have A Dream
On South Clinton Street (U.S. 27) just south of East 4th Street, on the right when traveling south.
49 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — 49.2016.2 — Senate Avenue YMCA
On West Michigan Street at North Senate Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Michigan Street. Reported missing.
50 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 49.2005.1 — Robert F. Kennedy Speech on Death of Martin L. King
Near East 17th Street at Broadway Street.
51 Kentucky, Daviess County, Owensboro — 2036 — Moneta J. Sleet, Jr. / Pulitzer Prize Winner — (1926-1996)
On West 7th Street at Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west on West 7th Street.
52 Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, Faubourg Livaudais — The New Zion Baptist Church
On Third Street south of Lasalle Street, on the left when traveling south.
53 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Arnold — The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Near College Parkway.
54 Maryland, Baltimore, Upton — Building Community Organizations — Pennsylvania Avenue Heritage Trail
On Druid Hill Aveune.
55 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Cambridge, Riverside — Dr. Martin Luther King
Near Central Square at River Street.
56 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Cambridge, West Cambridge — Christ Church
On Garden Street west of Massachusetts Avenue (Massachusetts Route 2A), on the right when traveling east.
57 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Beacon Hill — The Embrace
Near Tremont Street south of West Street, on the right when traveling south.
58 Michigan, Monroe County, Monroe — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. — (1929 ~ 1968) — The words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. —
Near W. Elm Avenue west of North Monroe Street (Michigan Route 125).
59 Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, University — Opening Doors — Driven to Discover — University of Minnesota —
Near Scholars Walk, 0.1 miles west of Church Street SE, on the right when traveling west.
60 Mississippi, Forrest County, Hattiesburg — "The Civil Rights Church"
On Spencer Street at Milton Barnes Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Spencer Street.
61 Mississippi, Panola County, Batesville — Dr. King Visits Batesville
On Hoskins Road at Panola Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Hoskins Road.
62 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Atlantic City — Walter P. Reuther — President, United Auto Workers Union (UAW) - 1946-1970 — The Road to Equality Runs Through Atlantic City —
On Boardwalk just west of South Mississippi Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
63 New Jersey, Passaic County, Woodland Park — Martin Luther King, Jr.
Near Lackawanna Avenue (County Route 632) at Westerholt.
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64 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — Martin Luther King Jr. Playground — 1 acre
On Malcolm X Boulevard north of West 113th Street, on the right when traveling north.
65 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — Martin Luther King Jr. Playground — 1 acre
On West 114th Street east of Malcolm X Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
66 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Upper West Side — Alfred Nobel — 1833 - 1896 — Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace, Economics —
On West 81st Street at Columbus Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 81st Street.
67 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Edenton, 1962
On North Broad Street (North Carolina Route 32) just south of Park Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
68 North Carolina, Edgecombe County, Rocky Mount — E-112 — Martin Luther King Jr. — 1929 ~ 1968
On Atlantic Avenue (State Highway 97) near Spruce Street, on the right when traveling north.
69 North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Martin Luther King Junior Drive at E Bragg Street, on the right when traveling north on Martin Luther King Junior Drive.
70 Ohio, Athens County, Athens — Ohio University's Distinguished Visitors
71 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
On Diamond Street (Ohio Route 13) at Park Street North, on the left when traveling north on Diamond Street.
72 Oregon, Lane County, Eugene — Martin Luther King, Jr. (1964)
Near Day Island Road.
73 Pennsylvania, Centre County, State College — Martin Luther King Jr.
On Curtin Road at North Borrowes Street, on the right when traveling north on Curtin Road.
74 Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, Harrisburg — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King City Government Center
On N. Second Street, on the right when traveling north.
75 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Martin Luther King, Jr. — (1929 - 1968)
On 2nd Street at Baker Street, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Street.
76 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Upland — Martin Luther King, Jr. — (1929-1968)
Near Medical Center Blvd..
77 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Villanova, Radnor Township — Klekotka Hall - 1994
Near North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) 0.1 miles west of County Line Road, on the right when traveling west.
78 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Haverford North — Freedom Now Rally
On 40th Street at Lancaster Ave and Haverford Ave on 40th Street.
79 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Hawthorne — Martin Luther King Plaza
On Fitzwater Street at South 13th Street, on the right when traveling east on Fitzwater Street.
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80 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, William Penn Annex East — Notable Visitors to the Liberty Bell — Independence National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Market Street (County Road 2004) east of South 6th Street (County Road 2005), on the left when traveling west.
81 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Saint Helena Island — 7-15 — Penn School
On Dr. Martin Luther King Drive (State Highway S-7-45), on the right when traveling south.
82 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Ansonborough — Septima Poinsette Clark 1898-1987
Near Calhoun Street near east of Concord Street.
83 South Carolina, Greenwood County, Epworth — 24-13 — Dr. Benjamin E. Mays
On Route 178.
84 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia, Midtown - Downtown — Remembering Dr. King
On Harden Street near Greene Street, in the median. Reported missing.
85 South Carolina, Williamsburg County, Kingstree — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On West Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
86 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Axtell Park — Martin Luther King
On North Minnesota Avenue (Interstate 90BS) at West 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Minnesota Avenue.
87 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, FANG — 3A 119 — Fisk Memorial Chapel
On 17th Avenue North, on the right when traveling north.
88 Tennessee, Grundy County, Monteagle — 2E 75 — Highlander Folk School — 1932-1962
On Tracy Road (U.S. 41) at Justus Street, on the left when traveling north on Tracy Road.
89 Tennessee, Shelby County, Memphis, Downtown Memphis — Beale Street #1
On Beale Street.
90 Tennessee, Shelby County, Memphis, Downtown Memphis — Clayborn Temple
On Hernando Street just south of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue (U.S. 78), on the left when traveling south.
91 Tennessee, Shelby County, Memphis, Downtown Memphis — Here, on April 4, 1968 … / … Today, a Place of Remembrance
Near Mulberry Street at East Butler Avenue.
92 Tennessee, Shelby County, Memphis, Downtown Memphis — 4E 95 — The Lorraine Motel
On Mulberry Street at Hulling Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Mulberry Street.
93 Texas, Taylor County, Abilene — Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
On E. Highway 80 (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard) at N. Treadaway Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on E. Highway 80 (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard).
94 Virginia, Danville — Q 5m — Bloody Monday
On Patton Street east of South Union Street, on the right when traveling east.
95 Virginia, Hopewell — Dr. M. L. King, Jr.
Near East Broadway Avenue at East Randolph Road.
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96 Virginia, Newport News, South Newport News — King Comes to Newport News — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Martin L. King Jr. Way at Jefferson Avenue on Martin L. King Jr. Way.
97 Virginia, Newport News, South Newport News — Memorial Design & Concept — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
On Martin L. King Jr. Way at Jefferson Avenue on Martin L. King Jr. Way.
98 Virginia, Newport News, South Newport News — Newport News Pays Tribute — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On Martin L. King Jr. Way at Jefferson Avenue on Martin L. King Jr. Way.
99 Virginia, Petersburg — 13 — McKenney Library — Petersburg, Virginia
On South Sycamore Street (U.S. 301) at Marshall Street, on the left when traveling south on South Sycamore Street. Reported permanently removed.
100 Virginia, Petersburg — PB2 — McKenney Library — Petersburg, Virginia
On South Sycamore Street just north of Marshall Street, on the right when traveling north.

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May. 5, 2024