Martin Luther King Jr.
historic site
The original bust (Wilbur Lee Map, 1994) was made of cement, painted bronze. It was located at the intersection of Elm Street and Martin Luther King Jr Drive. Removed due to deterioration. This current bronze copy (Jim Gallucci) was placed here in 2019.
- Built
- 1994-12-03
- Material
- bronze
- Inscription
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., / planned to speak at / Trinity AME Zion Chruch / in Greensboro (a few blocks / from here) on april 4, 1968. He / canceled his visit to Greensboro / to remain in Memphis where he / was assassinated on that day.
- 1.7 mi off the Football Road
- 12.3 mi off the Colonial Heritage Byway
- 26.2 mi off the Uwharrie Scenic Road
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:24 | 18:57 | 19:31 |
| June solstice | 06:03 | 20:02 | 20:40 |
| September equinox | 07:08 | 18:44 | 19:18 |
| December solstice | 07:27 | 16:29 | 17:09 |
Local time (America/New_York).
36.06383, -79.78622
Elevation 257 m (modelled from terrain)