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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM36M_george-washington-bicentennial-marker_Baltimore-MD.html
This elm has watched the growth of "Baltimore Towne" for over 100 years, on former estate of John Eager Howard, Revolutionary and 1812 Officer and fifth governor of Maryland. Here, in "Howard's Woods", Count De Rochambeau's troops camped, 1782, er…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM36K_enoch-pratt-free-library_Baltimore-MD.html
In 1882, the merchant Enoch Pratt, wishing to make a gift to his adopted city which would benefit all of her citizens, gave Baltimore $1,058,000 to establish a public library.
The original building fronted on Mulberry Street. Designed by the Ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM36H_the-oblate-sisters-of-providence_Baltimore-MD.html
At this site, 610 George Street, under the leadership of foundress, Mother Mary Lange, four women took vows of consecrated chastity, evangelical poverty, and religious obedience. Thus began the Oblate Sisters of Providence, the first Congregation …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM36G_francis-scott-key_Baltimore-MD.html
Author of The Star Spangled Banner departed this life on the site of this building Jan. 11, 1843.
"And this be our motto In God is our Trust" —Key
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM35X_ellicott-flour-mills_Baltimore-MD.html
The Ellicott Driveway portion of the Gwynns Falls trail follows the route of a millrace that carried water to a flour-milling complex owned by the Ellicott family. In the 1800s, 26 gristmills along the Gwynns Falls and other on the Jones Falls and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM35V_the-citizens-of-irvington_Baltimore-MD.html
As a lasting expression of their gratitude and affection, have placed this tablet as a testimonial to the young men of this community, who, in a spirit of unselfish patriotism, volunteered at their countrys call, in the cause of democracy.
Thom…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2SM_h-l-mencken-house_Baltimore-MD.html
Henry Louis Mencken was born on Lexington Street on September 12, 1880. His father hoped his eldest son would continue the family cigar manufacturing business, but after his father's death in 1899, Mencken headed straight for the Baltimore Morning…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2QA_rowhouses-a-baltimore-tradition_Baltimore-MD.html
In Baltimore's early years, the Gwynns Falls lay beyond the city's settled area. During the 19th century, rapid population growth pushed the boundaries westward by annexing new areas in the valley and then beyond. Through the years of expansion, t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2Q7_irvington_Baltimore-MD.html
Before Irvington existed, eastbound travelers encountered the last hill on the Baltimore and Frederick-Town Turnpike. The turnpike was part of the system of roads that connected to the National Road in Cumberland in 1806.
During the 1800s, this…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2Q6_gwynns-falls-valley_Baltimore-MD.html
As the Baltimore and Frederick-Town Turnpike twisted and turned westward, it passed one of the centers of early city industry. A three mile long millrace on the Gwynns Falls provided power for over twenty mills that sawed wood, ground flour, wove …