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The Sweet Auburn Historic District is a historic African-American neighborhood along and surrounding Auburn Avenue, east of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Sweet Auburn is the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. and a National Historic Landmark. Explore the sites, stories and flavors of this neighborhood that was once the richest Negro street in the world.
Learn about the history and culture of Sweet Auburn, the \"richest Negro street in the world\" and a hub of the Civil Rights Movement. Explore food, murals, churches, museums and more in this iconic Atlanta neighborhood.
Explore the history and culture of Auburn Avenue, the commercial center of Black Atlanta since the 1920s. Visit museums, churches, landmarks and restaurants that celebrate the legacy of African Americans and civil rights leaders.
Learn about the history and culture of Atlanta's African American community along Auburn Avenue. Visit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park, Sweet Auburn Curb Market and more.
- 522 Auburn Ave, Atlanta, 30312, GA
- (470) 240-4909
Jan 5, 2023 · Serving as the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a rich history associated with the Civil Rights Movement, the Sweet Auburn district is located east of downtown Atlanta and is known...
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Concentrated along a short mile and a half of Auburn Avenue, the Sweet Auburn Historic District reflects the history, heritage and achievements of Atlanta's African Americans. The name Sweet Auburn was coined by John Wesley Dobbs, referring to the "richest Negro street in the world."
