Across Alabama, streets, drives and expressways carry the name of Martin Luther King Jr., appearing in cities and towns of all sizes. Some are major highways used by thousands of drivers each day while others are quieter neighborhood roads woven into everyday routines.
Rather than standing alone as landmarks, these roads function as part of daily life. They connect neighborhoods, downtown areas and surrounding communities while quietly carrying a name recognized across the country. Together, they show how Dr. King’s legacy exists not only in history books but in the physical landscape of Alabama.
Here is a look at six Alabama roads named in his honor.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive — Birmingham
In Birmingham, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard runs through central parts of the city near downtown and long established neighborhoods. The roadway serves as a familiar east to west route for commuters and locals moving through the city…