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

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Photographed by Chris Nelson, February 1, 2003

1. Mount Auburn Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Oldest cemetery for African Americans in Baltimore, founded in 1872 by Rev. James Peck, pastor, and trustees of Sharp Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Dating to 1787, the congregation served the community and was influential in the freedom movement of the 19th century and the civil rights movement of the 20th. Here rest former slaves, clergy, professionals, business owners and thousands of African American families.

Erected by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Civil Rights • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 39° 15.629′ N, 76° 38.212′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Westport. It is on Waterview Avenue 0 miles west of Annapolis Road (Maryland Route 648), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21230, 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, 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: Joseph Gans (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Our Impact on Our Waters

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(approx. half a mile away); Senator Harry McGuirk (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gwynns Falls Trail (approx. one mile away); Carroll Park at the Golf Course (approx. one mile away); The Enduring Middle Branch (approx. one mile away); The Baltimore Ecosystem Study (approx. one mile away); Of Fords, Felles, and Falls (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Reviving the Waterfront (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 12, 2013

2. Mount Auburn Cemetery Marker

Wide shot of the cemetery marker showing the portion of the cemetery not yet cleaned up.

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 12, 2013

3. Mount Auburn Cemetery Marker

Photograph of the cemetery showing the portion that has been cleaned.

Joseph Gans Grave Site - Mount Auburn Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 12, 2013

4. Joseph Gans Grave Site - Mount Auburn Cemetery

Joseph Gans was the Worlds Lightweight Boxing Champion for 1902-1904 and 1906-1908

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 12, 2013

5. Mount Auburn Cemetery Marker

Portion of the cemetery not yet cleaned up.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2008, by Chris Nelson of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,246 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 13, 2008, by Chris Nelson of Baltimore, Maryland. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 13, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.