Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site

Just past noon on January 15, 1929, a son was born to the Reverend and Mrs. Martin Luther King, Sr., in an upstairs bedroom of 501 Auburn Avenue, in Atlanta, Georgia. It was in these surroundings of home, church (Ebenezer Baptist Church), and neighborhood (Sweet Auburn) that "M.L." experienced family and Christian love, segregation in the days of "Jim Crow" laws, diligence and tolerance.

Birth Home

The Birth Home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., may be visited only with a park ranger led tour. The tours are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register for the tour at the National Park Service Visitor Center in person upon arrival to the park. The tour is strictly limited to 15 people per tour! They fill up fast on weekends and holidays.

Write to

Superintendent
450 Auburn Avenue, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Phone

Park Headquarters
(404) 331-5190

Visitor Information
(404) 331-6922

Fax

(404) 730-3112

Climate

Summers are generally hot and humid. Winters are generally cool with variable precipitation. Recommend layers of clothing, especially in spring and fall, and good walking shoes.

Communities Surrounding Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site

Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Atlanta, GA (4 min. ) Pop. 416,474 Decatur, GA (12 min. ) Pop. 18,147 Forest Park, GA (15 min. ) Pop. 21,447 Avondale Estates, GA (15 min. ) Pop. 2,609 Scottdale, GA (16 min. ) Pop. 9,803	Conley, GA (16 min. ) Pop. 6,188 Clarkston, GA (17 min. ) Pop. 7,231 Ellenwood, GA (19 min. ) Pine Lake, GA (20 min. ) Pop. 621 Tucker, GA (22 min. ) Pop. 26,532


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