Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Roger Brooke Taney
of America.
Born March 17, 1777.
Commissioned March 15, 1836.
Died October 12, 1864.
[Right side of statue]:
Attorney General of the United States 1831.
[Left side of statue]:
Attorney General of Maryland 1827.
Erected 1872.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1862.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 58.716′ N, 76° 29.44′ W. Marker was in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker was on State Circle near Francis Street. This marker is on the grounds of the Maryland State House. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Dred Scott, 1799 - 1858 (here, next to this marker); Roger Brooke Taney, 1777 - 1864 (a few steps from this marker); USS Maryland (a few steps from this marker); General Washington (a few steps from this marker); Matthew Alexander Henson (within shouting distance of this marker); Maryland State House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's City Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Sacred to the Memory of Baron de Kalb (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.
Also see . . . Work crew removes Taney statue from Maryland State House grounds. (Submitted on August 18, 2017, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,282 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 28, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on February 20, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on December 29, 2007, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7. submitted on March 28, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 8. submitted on August 8, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 9, 10. submitted on February 19, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.