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

Dr. Charles W. Simmons

Founder and President of Sojourner-Douglass College

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 28, 2020

1. Dr. Charles W. Simmons Marker

Inscription. Sojourner-Douglass College was established in 1972, in Baltimore, Maryland as the Homestead Montebello Center of Antioch College. The idea was conceived under the leadership of the first president, Dr. Charles W. Simmons, in response to the community's desire for self-determination. The college's name was adopted in honor of two abolitionists, Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass.

Erected 2010 by Sojourner-Douglass College.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.

Location. 39° 17.78′ N, 76° 35.879′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Dunbar-Broadway. It is on North Caroline Street just north of Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 N Caroline St, Baltimore MD 21205, 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: Old Dunbar High School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Young Martyrs (approx. ¼ mile away); “The General’s Highway” (approx. ¼ mile away); José Martí (approx. ¼ mile away);

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Site of Poe’s Death (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thomas Wildey Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Church Home and Hospital (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Also see . . . Sojourner-Douglass College. Wikipedia article (Submitted on February 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Additional commentary.
1. Sojourner-Douglass College
Unfortunately, Sojourner-Douglass College lost accreditation in 2015 and closed its doors in 2016.

— Submitted February 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

The Former Sojourner-Douglass College image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 28, 2020

2. The Former Sojourner-Douglass College

The marker is to the right of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,065 times since then and 165 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.