Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Inner Harbor Water Wheel
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2020
1. The Inner Harbor Water Wheel Marker
Relevant portion of marker is in the bottom center.
Water Wheels are a part of Baltimore's history
Throughout the 19th century the flowing current of the Jones Fall River powered much of the industry of Baltimore by turning the water wheels of mills along the Jones River Valley.
These mills produced flour, textiles, lumber and many other products that were shipped through the growing Port of Baltimore.
[Remainder of marker does not include historical information.]
Erected by Healthy Harbor; Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, Inc.; Constellation; Port of Baltimore; Clearwater Mills; Marriott; The Abell Foundation; Baltimore Department of Public Works; City of Baltimore, Maryland.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 17.01′ N, 76° 36.205′ W. Marker was in Baltimore, Maryland. It was in the Inner Harbor. It was on East Falls Avenue just north of Aliceanne Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal
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Regionally, this marker was in Central Maryland. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Mr. Trash Wheel (a few steps from this marker); President Street Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named President Street Station (about 300 feet away); On to Yorktown (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Baltimore Riot Trail (about 400 feet away); Baltimore Public Works Museum (about 500 feet away); The National Katyń Memorial (about 500 feet away); The Katyń Massacre, 1940 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Other markers no longer nearby. Baltimore Riot Trail
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
