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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19B8_grand-army-of-the-republic_Baltimore-MD.html
In memory of the Grand Army of the Republic by the Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865. Mother Sperling Tent No. 1, April 23, 1933. [rear of marker] [Engraving of a 13-star flag] Our fathers saved. [text on top of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1992_entering-fort-mchenry-a-deadly-crossfire_Baltimore-MD.html
You are standing in the most vulnerable point of Fort McHenry, and potentially the most deadly. The main entrance was the weakest part of the fort's walls. Fearing a British land attack, the defenders built the Ravelin (the structure to your right…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18OQ_patapsco-friends-meeting-house_Baltimore-MD.html
On this sitewas erectedPatapsco FriendsMeeting House6th Mo. 12th, 1681is the earliest record of thismeetingRemoved toAisquith & Fayette Sts.Baltimore Town2nd Mo. 22nd, 1781
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18N9_the-great-guns-of-the-fort_Baltimore-MD.html
The guns in front of you are the heaviest cannons ever mounted at Fort McHenry. The largest fired exploding projectiles weighing 440 pounds. Mass-produced they represent the "coming of age" of America's iron industry. A special process developed b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18G8_joseph-gans_Baltimore-MD.html
GANSJosephNov.25, 1874-Aug.10, 1910. World's Lightweight Champion1902-1904 1906-1908Inducted into IBHOF 1990 [Bronze plaque at bottom of monument:]Grave site restored 2005 - Veteran Boxers Association, Inc. International Ring 101 - Baltimore, M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18EQ_m551a1-sheridan-ar-aav_Baltimore-MD.html
Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle-Turret Armament 152mm Gun/Launcher-M-219 7.62 cal. Machine Gun (Coaxially Mounted)-M-2 .50 Cal. Machine Gun-M-176 Grenade Launchers (8)-Weight 36,000 lbs. Combat Loaded-Cruising Range 373 miles, Maxi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18EK_maryland-vietnam-veterans-memorial_Baltimore-MD.html
(Panel on the left) This Memorial honors the men and women of the State of Maryland who served in the Armed Forces of our nation in the Vietnam War, with special tribute to those who lost their lives or who remain missing in action. Their names ar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18E7_gwynns-falls-trail_Baltimore-MD.html
The Gwynns Falls Trail at Middle Branch Park is a splendid place to do some birdwatching, learn to row, try your luck fishing, and relax while enjoying views of the city's skyline and harbor activities. To the north, under I-95, the Gwynns Falls f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17ZJ_seven-foot-knoll-lighthouse_Baltimore-MD.html
Seven-foot knoll lighthouse was the second screwpile structure to be built by the U.S. Lighthouse Service. It was originally located 15 miles southeast of this location. The 42 foot high round screwpile lighthouse was completed by the Baltimore "i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17EC_on-to-yorktown_Baltimore-MD.html
Our nation never had more at risk than it did in September 1781. The American Revolutionary War—the War for Independence—had raged for nearly six years. More than 4,000 American and French troops, allied in their fight against the Brit…
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