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Benjamin Banneker
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 1, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Benjamin Banneker Marker | | |
Inscription. 1731-1806
Scientist
Buried in an unmarked grave near here lies the remains of Benjamin Banneker, distinguished son of Maryland, who was born, lived, and died in this area.
Erected 1977 by Maryland Bicentennial Commission and the State Commission on Afro American History and Culture.
Location. 39° 16.496′ N, 76° 46.732′ W. Marker is in Oella, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker is on Westchester Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1221 Westchester Avenue, Oella, Maryland, Catonsville MD 21228, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. A different marker also named Benjamin Banneker (approx. 0.4 miles away); The George Ellicott House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Oella (approx. 0.9 miles away); Ellicott’s Mills (approx. 0.9 miles away); Road Versus Rails (approx. one mile away); B&O Railroad Station (approx. one mile away); Patapsco Female Institute (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Firehouse Museum (approx. 1.2 miles away). |
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 1, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Benjamin Banneker Marker | | |
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 1, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Benjamin Banneker Marker | | |
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 1, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Mt. Gilboa African Methodist Episcopal Church cemetery | | |
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 1, 2008 | |
| | | 5. Mt. Gilboa African Methodist Episcopal Church | | |
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 1, 2008 | |
| | | 6. Sign on church | | |
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 1, 2008 | |
| | | 7. Mt. Gilboa African Methodist Episcopal Church | | |
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 1, 2008 | |
| | | 8. Plaque on Mt. Gilboa African Methodist Episcopal Church | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on March 1, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,424 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 1, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.
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