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

Association of Maryland Pilots

June 3, 1852

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 10, 2017

1. Association of Maryland Pilots Marker

Inscription. At this location, then known as the Union Hotel, a group of some 90 state licensed bay pilots met in the hotel lobby to form the Association of Maryland Pilots. Captain Henry Vaughan was elected as their first president. Several rooms of the second floor were rented and became the office of the association for the next 35 years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is June 3, 1852.

Location. 39° 16.866′ N, 76° 35.689′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Fells Point. It is at the intersection of Thames Street and Bond Street, on the right when traveling west on Thames Street. On the wall of Dudas Tavern that faces Thames Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1600 Thames Street, Baltimore MD 21231, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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,

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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: Record Store Day (within shouting distance of this marker); 828 South Bond Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 823 South Bond Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 817 South Bond Street (about 300 feet away); The Black Caulkers of Fells Point (about 300 feet away); In Memory of Edward Fell / William Fell / Colonel Edward Fell / William Fell (about 300 feet away); 1609 Shakespeare Street (about 300 feet away); The Hankin Healthy Harbor Walking Tour (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Other markers no longer nearby. Loring Cornish / How Great Thou Art (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); National Bohemian Beer (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Black Shipbuilders of the Chesapeake Bay (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 10, 2017

2. Association of Maryland Pilots Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.