Downtown in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Negro Heroes of the United States
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, September 23, 2007
1. The Negro Heroes of the United States Marker
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.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Heroes • Military • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.
Location. 39° 17.452′ N, 76° 36.612′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from Holliday Street. Marker is located in War Memorial Square directly in front of City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. City Hall (a few steps from this marker); A Tribute to Our Unsung Heroes (a few steps from this marker); On This Location (a few steps from this marker); Loyola College and High School (a few steps from this marker); Discover Holliday Street: A Stage for Culture, Politics, and Worship (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By William Pfingsten, September 23, 2007
2. Negro Heroes Monument
Photographed By William Pfingsten, September 23, 2007
3. “Negro Soldier”
Bronze by James E. Lewis is 9 feet high on a 4½ foot high base.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, September 27, 2015
4. The Negro Hero
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, September 23, 2007
5. 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,253 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on June 19, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4. submitted on August 11, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on September 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
