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

Baltimore Infirmary

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, July 23, 2008

1. Baltimore Infirmary Marker

Inscription. On this site in 1823 the faculty of the University of Maryland College of Medicine erected the Baltimore Infirmary, the first teaching hospital associated with a degree-granting school of medicine and the original residency program in medical education. The Infirmary, facing Lombard Street, was enlarged with additions along Greene Street throughout the nineteenth century and was replaced by the University Hospital in 1897. The last of the buildings was razed in 1974.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 39° 17.26′ N, 76° 37.422′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in University of Maryland. Marker is on South Greene Street (Maryland Route 295) near West Lombard Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 994 S Greene St, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Davidge Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Inner Harbor Lofts (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bernard von Kapff (about 700 feet away); Local Hero, National Leader (about 700 feet away); James McHenry, M.D. (about 700 feet away); a different marker

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also named James McHenry (about 700 feet away); A Beloved General (about 700 feet away); The Classic Building (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, July 23, 2008

2. Baltimore Infirmary Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,785 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.