U. S. National Parks
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October 2026 edition
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National Historical Parks · Georgia

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

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Introduction

Background: 1

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movement. This was Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore his roots, walk in his footsteps, visit the home of his birth, and where he played as a child. Hear his voice in the church where he changed the world.

Geography

Designation: 2

National Historical Park

State or territory: 3

Georgia

Park Map - Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park: 4

Map of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Park property is indicated in green, occupying several blocks east of Jackson Street and south of State Route 10, which is also labeled the John Lewis Freedom Parkway.
Park Map - Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park · National Park Service, Harpers Ferry Center · Official map PDF ↗

Map scope: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Map of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Park property is indicated in green, occupying several blocks east of Jackson Street and south of State Route 10, which is also labeled the John Lewis Freedom Parkway.

History and culture

People: 5

Created in 2004 The International Civil Rights Walk of Fame gives recognition to those courageous soldiers of justice who sacrificed and struggled to make quality a reality for all. This extraordinary display has enhanced the historic value of the geographic area, enriched the cultural heritage, and augmented tourist attractions in the city of Atlanta.

History & Culture: 6

What do you know about the Civil Rights Movement? Learn about the people from the past, famous and not so famous because they all played a part in the movement.

Historic places and exhibits

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Visitor Center: 7

The Visitor Center, Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, and Freedom Hall are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday. The Birth Home is open for ranger-led tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. based on staff availability. Fire Station No. 6 is staffed by park volunteers and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when volunteers are available. The park is closed on Sunday. All facilities are closed January 1st., Thanksgiving Day, and December 25th.

Visitor information

Physical Address: 8

450 Auburn Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30312

Mailing Address: 9

450 Auburn Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30312

Telephone: 10

(404) 331-1401

Visitation

Recreation visits: 11

647,349 (2025)

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  1. Background · Official park structured information. Open source ↗

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  4. Park Map - Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park · National Park Service, Harpers Ferry Center. Open source ↗

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  5. People · People — National Park Service. Open source ↗

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  7. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Visitor Center · National Park Service park structured data. Open source ↗

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  8. Physical Address · Official park structured information. Open source ↗

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  9. Mailing Address · Official park structured information. Open source ↗

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  10. Telephone · Official park structured information. Open source ↗

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  11. Recreation visits · National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics. Open source ↗

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