Park Details

Name:	Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site
Address:	450 Auburn Avenue, NE
	Atlanta
	Georgia
	30312-1525
Phone:	404-331-5190

Category

• National recreation area or facility managed by a federal agency

General Description

Just past noon on January 15, 1929, a son was born to the Reverend and Mrs. Martin Luther King in an upstairs bedroom of 501 Auburn Avenue, in Atlanta, Georgia. The couple named their first son after Rev. King, but he was simply called "M.L." by the family. During the next 12 years, this fine two story Victorian home is where "M.L." would live with his parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and their boarders. The home is located in the residential section of "Sweet Auburn", the center of black Atlanta. Two blocks west of the home is Ebenezer Baptist Church, the pastorate of Martin''s grandfather and father. It was in these surroundings of home, church and neighborhood that "M.L" experienced his childhood. Here, "M.L." learned about family and Christian love, segregation in the days of "Jim Crow" laws, diligence and tolerance. It was to Ebenezer Baptist Church that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would return in 1960. As co-pastor with his father, "Daddy King", Dr. King, Jr. would preach about love, equality, and non-violence.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible bathrooms
• Accessible trails
• Accessible by public transportation

Amenities and Lodging

• Accessible gift shops

Information and Interpretation Features

• Nature centers, visitor centers and/or museums that are accessible for people using mobility devices
• Audio visuals with captioning
• Exhibits located on accessible routes