The LBJ MLK Crossroads Memorial Project
Jan 24, 2013
On January 21, 2013— Martin Luther King Day—over 100 people gathered in front of the Hays Courthouse in San Marcos, Texas to celebrate the birthday of the slain civil rights leader and the groundbreaking of a memorial to be built at the intersection of Lyndon Baines Johnson Street and Martin Luther King Street. The memorial was designed by artist Aaron Hussey of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, whose design was chosen by an 11-member committee from 54 entries in 2012.
“We are excited that our dream of establishing a memorial at this site is coming to fruition,” Diann McCabe, chair of the LBJ-MLK Crossroads Memorial Committee, said. “The Crossroads of LBJ and MLK have a cultural and historical significance. The memorial stands as a link between traditionally African American, Latino and Anglo communities.”
The artist said that he drew inspiration for the monument from a historic photograph of the two leaders.
"The shape of the oval harkens to the oval office, where LBJ and MLK sat drinking tea and discussing these issues," he said.
Hussey hopes to complete the monument this summer so that the city can install it on August 27, LBJ's birthday. read more