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

Joseph H. Lockerman and the Coppin Normal School

Baltimore Black History

Photographed By Don Morfe, February 20, 2017

1. Joseph H. Lockerman and the Coppin Normal School Marker

Inscription. In 1923, flags at black schools across Baltimore flew at half-mast to mourn the death of Joseph Lockerman. Nicknamed “Moses” for his leadership and quite dignity, he grew up in Caroline County, where two white teachers noticed and nurtured his academic interests. Lockerman moved to Baltimore to study and teach, eventually becoming the first African-American principal of the Colored High and Training School (now Coppin State University) and mentoring a generation of black educators. Nearby Lockerman-Bundy Elementary is named in his honor.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 39° 17.612′ N, 76° 39.019′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Midtown-Edmondson. Marker is on Pulaski Street. The marker is on a brick post at the entrance to a parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2057 W Franklin St, Baltimore MD 21223, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lillie May Carroll Jackson & Juanita Jackson Mitchell (a few steps from this marker); William “Little Willie” Adams and Victorine Quille Adams (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Mary Rosemond and the Movement Against Destruction (within shouting distance of this marker); The Murphy Family and The Afro-American (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Arabbers (about 400 feet away); The Maddox Family and Time Printers (about 400 feet away); Mother Lange and the Oblate Sisters of Providence (about 400 feet away); Violet Hill Whyte: Baltimore’s Lady Law (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Photographed By Don Morfe, February 20, 2017

2. Joseph H. Lockerman and the Coppin Normal School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 634 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.