James Cardinal Gibbons Marker

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Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

James Cardinal Gibbons

By Beverly Pfingsten, September 23, 2007

1. James Cardinal Gibbons Marker

Inscription. At this site, on July 23, 1834, was born America’s first Prince of the Church, James Cardinal Gibbons. Although world-renowned for the influence and profoundness of his thought he was always the parish priest striving for the salvation of souls. This plaque, dedicated to his memory on behalf of the people of Baltimore is erected by Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin, Governor of Maryland 1951–1959, Mayor of Baltimore 1943–1947 1963–1967.

Location. 39° 17.449′ N, 76° 36.552′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Gay Street and Fayette Street. Click for map. Marker is behind urn across from the War Memorial Building. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); A Tribute to Our Unsung Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker); Boundary Lines of Baltimore Town (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Location (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles H. Dorsey, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Baltimore City Fire Department (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Dr. Hiltgunt Margret Zassenhaus (about 300 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Baltimore.

By Christopher Busta-Peck, April 30, 2008

2. James Cardinal Gibbons Marker

Regarding James Cardinal Gibbons. The Roman Catholic Archbishop (1834–1921), champion of the American labor movement, was named Cardinal on June 7, 1886. Cardinal Gibbons went on to become the first chancellor of the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C.

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Credits. This page originally submitted on September 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 922 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on September 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on April 30, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.