Standing tall at the intersection of Brambleton Avenue and Church Street, the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial pays tribute to the great civil rights leader. This site was chosen due to its history as the center of business and culture for Norfolk’s Black community dating back to the early 1900s. Conceived in 1975 by Councilman Joseph A. Jordan, Jr., the monument is designed to inspire future generations to learn about King and live their lives according to his teachings. The original design called for a 155-foot high tower, but…
