Locust Point in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Everlasting Recognition of Ann Shirley Doda and Victor P. Doda, Sr.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2020
Victor was the first president of the Locust Point Civic Association.
Shirley initiated the Annual Locust Point Community Festival.
Together they worked for 5 years to have the final section of I-95 changed, from the proposed bridge system through the center of Locust Point and over Fort McHenry, to the tunnel system that exists today.
Erected 2015 by The Locust Point Civic Association & the residents and businesses of Locust Point.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Charity & Public Work • Forts and Castles • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Fort McHenry series list.
Location. 39° 16.117′ N, 76° 35.593′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Locust Point. Marker is at the intersection of East Fort Avenue and Latrobe Park Terrace, on the left when traveling west on East Fort Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1521 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore MD 21230, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Locust Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Locust Point Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); This is Banner Field (about 600 feet away); Locust Point Immigration Depot (approx. half a mile away); Baltimore Immigration History (approx. half a mile away); Knabe Piano Factory Cupola (approx. 0.6 miles away); Working Point by David Hess (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Additional keywords. Freeway Revolts
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2020
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.