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

Rev. Dr. Vernon Nathaniel Dodson Memorial

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 25, 2017

1. Rev. Dr. Vernon Nathaniel Dodson Memorial Marker

Front Panel-close up photo

Inscription. In Memory of Rev. Dr. Vernon Nathaniel Dobson, October 29, 1923-January 26, 2013. A Civil Rights Leader who Marched from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama with Dr. King. Helped desegregate Gwynn Oak Amusement Park, Founded the Maryland Food Bank, Co-Founder of Baltimore United in Leadership Development (BUILD), Established the UBC Child First Head Start Center, and the Child First Campaign. Served as Senior Pastor of Union Baptist Church for 39 years. October 4, 2013

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 39° 18.166′ N, 76° 37.74′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Upton. It is at the intersection of Druid Hill Avenue and West Lafayette Avenue on Druid Hill Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21217, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henry Highland Garnet Park (a few steps from this marker); Creating an African American Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker); Bethel A.M.E. Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); Henry Highland Garnett School

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(about 500 feet away); African American Politicians (about 600 feet away); William Stewart Halsted, M.D. (about 600 feet away); Courting Justice (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Another marker is no longer nearby. In Memory of Dr. Lillie May Jackson (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Rev. Dr. Vernon Nathaniel Dodson Memorial Marker-Left side Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 25, 2017

2. Rev. Dr. Vernon Nathaniel Dodson Memorial Marker-Left side Panel

Rev. Dr. Vernon Nathaniel Dodson Memorial Marker-Rear panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 25, 2017

3. Rev. Dr. Vernon Nathaniel Dodson Memorial Marker-Rear panel

Rev. Dr. Vernon Nathaniel Dodson Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2020

4. Rev. Dr. Vernon Nathaniel Dodson Memorial

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 25, 2017

5. Rev. Dr. Vernon Nathaniel Dodson Memorial Marker

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2020

6. Rev. Dr. Vernon Nathaniel Dodson Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 634 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on June 26, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on March 1, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 6. submitted on June 26, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.