Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, Civil rights heritage center in Sweet Auburn district, Atlanta, United States.
The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park contains multiple buildings connected to Dr. King's life, including his birth home and Ebenezer Baptist Church.
The park preserves the location where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1929 and later served as pastor until his death in 1968.
The site functions as an educational center about the American Civil Rights Movement, featuring exhibits that detail the struggle for racial equality.
Rangers conduct scheduled tours of Dr. King's birth home, with free tickets distributed at the visitor center on a first-come, first-served basis.
The King Center within the park contains the marble crypt where both Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King rest side by side.
Location: Atlanta
Location: Fulton County
Inception: 1929
Address: 450 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Phone: +14043315190
Website: https://nps.gov/malu
GPS coordinates: 33.75580,-84.37354
Latest update: November 13, 2025 00:47
Atlanta features various significant locations that visitors should consider. These range from historical monuments and museums to contemporary art venues and cultural attractions. Each site provides valuable insight into the history and growth of Georgia's capital.
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