Dexter Avenue Baptist Church
Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama
Marker Inscription
Pastored by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1954–1960. From its basement the Montgomery Bus Boycott was organized in 1955.
Erected by Alabama Historical Commission
The Story
From this church near the Alabama Capitol, a young Dr. King led the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott after Rosa Parks's arrest. The boycott ended segregated buses and launched King to national prominence.
Why it matters
Dexter Avenue is where the modern Civil Rights Movement found its voice and its most influential leader.
Related people
- · Martin Luther King Jr.
- · Rosa Parks
Related events
- · Montgomery Bus Boycott
Themes & tags
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