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
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, 2013Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights.
Location. 39° 18.166′ N, 76° 37.74′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Upton. Marker 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.
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
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Photographed By Don Morfe, February 25, 2017
2. Rev. Dr. Vernon Nathaniel Dodson Memorial Marker-Left side Panel
Photographed By Don Morfe, February 25, 2017
3. Rev. Dr. Vernon Nathaniel Dodson Memorial Marker-Rear panel
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 313 times since then and 28 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.
