John Jarvis Seabrook (April 12, 1899 – May 1, 1975)[1] was an American theologian, Methodist pastor, and academic administrator.
Dr. Seabrook wanted there to be a single name in both East and West Austin.
While speaking to the council of the need to unite the city, Dr. Seabrook collapsed, suffering a fatal heart attack.
On May 15, 2010, the same council approved naming of the MLK Jr. Boulevard bridge over I-35 after Seabrook.
[11] A $55,000 scholarship at Huston–Tillotson University has also been set up in Seabrook's name, $55,000 being the proposed cost of changing the road signs on the former 19th street to MLK Boulevard in 1975.