Johns Hopkins Homewood in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Homewood
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, March 8, 2008
1. Homewood Marker
A National Historic Landmark
Built 1801 - Restored 1987
Open for Tours - Museum Shop
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.
Location. 39° 19.81′ N, 76° 37.131′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Johns Hopkins Homewood. Marker can be reached from University Parkway. Marker is on the grounds of Johns Hopkins University and may be reached from University Parkway behind the lacrosse field. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3510 N Charles St, Baltimore MD 21210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Orchard (here, next to this marker); Homewood Privy, c. 1801 (a few steps from this marker); "Isaac Newton" Apple Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Farmhouse & Slave Quarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Homewood (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Homewood (about
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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, March 8, 2008
3. Homewood Mansion
Charles Carroll of Carrollton, signed of the Declaration of Independence, gave this house to his only son, Charles Carroll, Jr. and his wife as a wedding present. The house is open for tours with limited hours. It was used as the administrative building for Johns Hopkins University for many years and has now been restored to its original use as a museum.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, March 8, 2008
4. Window above the front entrance.
There is an even larger window inside the main entrance separating the front and back hallway.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, March 8, 2008
5. Privy
This substantial brick structure is one of two remaining outbuildings. It is in the process of being restored. The building has two rooms and is a seven seater.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,623 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 10, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on February 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 10, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
