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The Negro Heroes of the United States
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By Beverly Pfingsten, September 23, 2007 | |
| | | 1. The Negro Heroes of the United States Marker | | |
Inscription. Dedicated to the memory of the Negro Heroes of the United States.
“Sleep in Peace, slain in thy country’s wars.”
A gift to the city of Baltimore by an anonymous donor
Sculptor – James E. Lewis 1971.
(Sash held by figure contains the dates of all conflicts in which Negro soldiers fought, from 1775 to 1970)
Erected 1971.
Location. 39° 17.452′ N, 76° 36.612′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. Marker can be reached from Holliday Street. Click for map. Marker is located in War Memorial Square directly in front of City Hall. 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. A Tribute to Our Unsung Heroes (a few steps from this marker); On This Location (a few steps from this marker); Zion Lutheran Church (within shouting distance of this marker); James Cardinal Gibbons (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Dr. Hiltgunt Margret Zassenhaus (about 300 feet away); Boundary Lines of Baltimore Town (about 300 feet away); Peale's Baltimore Museum - 1814 (about 300 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Baltimore. |
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By William Pfingsten, September 23, 2007 | |
| | | 2. Negro Heroes Monument | | |
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By William Pfingsten, September 23, 2007 | |
| | | 3. “Negro Soldier” | | Bronze by James E. Lewis is 9 feet high on a 4½ foot high base. | | |
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By Beverly Pfingsten, September 23, 2007 | |
| | | 4. Baltimore City Hall | | The following markers or monuments are within sight of Baltimore City Hall:
1. War Memorial.
2. James Cardinal Gibbons.
3. Baltimore City Fire Department.
4. Zion Luthern Church.
5. On This Location the Star-Spangled Banner .
6. The Negro Heroes of the United States.
7. A Tribute to Our Unsung Heroes.
8. Dr. Hiltgunt Margaret Zassenhaus. | | |
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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 1,045 times since then. Last updated on June 19, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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