Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
Atlanta
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park commemorates the life and legacy of the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The park includes several significant sites such as his childhood home, the Ebenezer Baptist Church where he preached, and the King Center where he and his wife, Coretta Scott King, are laid to rest.
Top 5 Facts
- The park spans over 35 acres and includes several historic buildings and landmarks.
- Dr. King's birth home is a two-story Queen Anne style house built in 1895.
- The Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. King was baptized and later co-pastored, is a central feature of the park.
- The park also includes the 'I Have a Dream' World Peace Rose Garden, symbolizing Dr. King's vision of peace and harmony.
- The King Center, founded by Coretta Scott King, serves as a living memorial dedicated to the advancement of Dr. King's legacy.
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