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

Free State Pub

Photographed by F. Robby, May 5, 2017

1. Free State Pub Marker

Inscription. The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution banned the manufacture, sale and transportation of alcohol from 1920 to 1933. Maryland - nicknamed "The Old Line State" from George Washington's time - was the only state that never passed a state enforcement act prohibiting alcohol, viewing it as an infringement on state rights. Hamilton Owens, then the editor of The Baltimore Sun, supported the state's right in editorials, calling Maryland "The Free State." It has remained a state nickname ever since.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 39° 17.008′ N, 76° 37.363′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Stadium Area. It can be reached from Russell Street 0.1 miles north of Lee Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is attached to the stadium, in the concourse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 555 Russell St, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in the Chesapeake Bay Region,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Clinched (here, next to this marker); Fuku (a few steps from this marker); 2131 (a few steps from this marker); Birdland (within shouting distance of this marker); Thank youuu! (within shouting distance of this marker); World Series MVP (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Game Winner! (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Photographed by F. Robby, May 5, 2017

2. Free State Pub Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2017, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 366 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2017, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.