Locust Point Industrial Area in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Fort McHenry Wetland
Manmade habitats like these can help us understand the past and our relationship with the environment. Wetlands once covered much of Baltimore's shoreline. Today, few of these aquatic habitats remain. As Baltimore grew into a thriving port and an industrial center, people viewed its wetlands as an obstacle to development and a cause of diseases.
Since the 1970s, Marylanders have increased their efforts to protect and restore the state's wetlands. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers created the Fort McHenry Wetland after the completion of the I-95 Fort McHenry Tunnel in 1985. A team of state and federal agencies and nonprofit organizations maintain the wetland and monitor its health. Teeming with biodiversity, this wetland is home to hundreds of plant and animal species.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Bridges & Viaducts • Environment • Forts and Castles • Horticulture & Forestry • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Fort McHenry series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.
Location. 39° 15.839′ N, 76° 34.986′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This Tree Dedicated to Commodore John Rogers (within shouting distance of this marker); This Tree Dedicated to Commodore Joshua Barney, U.S.N. (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Magazine (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Benjamin Fowler (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant S. Rutter (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Francis Hancock (within shouting distance of this marker); This Tree Dedicated to Colonel Samuel Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant John A. Webster (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
