National Historical Park · Georgia (U.S. state), United States
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is a national historical park in Georgia (U.S. state), United States, covering 39.2 acres (15.9 ha), established in 1929.
National Historical Park · Georgia (U.S. state), United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Georgia (U.S. state), United States |
| Area | 39.2 acres (15.9 ha) |
| Established | 1929 |
| Coordinates | 33.7558° N, 84.3735° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park covers about 35 acres (0.14 km2) and includes several sites in Atlanta, Georgia related to the life and work of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Within the park are his boyhood home and Ebenezer Baptist Church – the church where King was baptized and both he and his father, Martin Luther King Sr., were pastors – as well as the outdoor memorial tombs of King and his wife, civil rights activist Coretta Scott King. The park is administered by the National Park Service and has a visitor center and museum.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · Atlanta, United States · 8.8 miles away
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) · Birmingham, United States · 137.4 miles away
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 143.6 miles away
Parks nearby
Panola Mountain State Park
Sweetwater Creek State Park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
George Washington Carver State Park
More parks in Georgia (U.S. state)
Andersonville National Historic Site
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Fort Frederica National Monument
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Frequently asked questions
Where is Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park?
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is in Georgia (U.S. state), United States (33.7558° N, 84.3735° W).
When was Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park established?
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park was established in 1929, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park?
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park covers 39.2 acres (15.9 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr._National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/malu/ — Official park page.