Fire Station No. 6

Situated in Atlanta’s historic Sweet Auburn neighborhood in the Old Fourth Ward, Fire Station No. 6 was built in 1894 and served the community until 1991. Today, it stands as a preserved landmark within the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.

Visitors can explore the story of the desegregation of the Atlanta Fire Department and see a beautifully restored 1927 American LaFrance fire engine displayed in the atrium. This station offers more than just a glimpse into firefighting history—it also connects to the broader story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy.

The telling of Dr. King’s story extends far beyond the preservation of historic buildings. Through Historic Structure Reports (HSRs), the park documents and preserves thirty-five significant structures that shaped his formative years, including his Birth Home at 501 Auburn Avenue, Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Prince Hall building that housed the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and the King family home at 234 Sunset Avenue. These reports provide critical architectural assessments, historical context, and a chronology of development and use—tools that ensure the repair, rehabilitation, and preservation of these important places.

Fire Station No. 6 is one of the many historic sites where visitors can engage with the cultural and architectural landscape that influenced Dr. King’s journey and the civil rights movement.

Click Here for the Historic Fire Station No. 6 Historic Structure Report (HSR).