Reading in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Birthplace of Spencer Fullerton Baird
Eminent American Scientist
— 1823 - 1887 —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 20, 2020
1. Birthplace of Spencer Fullerton Baird Marker
Master of Arts, Dickinson College 1843
M.D. Philadelphia College of Medicine, 1848
Organizer of U.S. Geological Survey, 1879
U.S. Commissioner of Fisheries, 1871-87
Secretary, Smithsonian Institution, 1878-87
Died, Woods Hole, Mass. Aug 19, 1887
Buried, Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Erected 1923 by Historical Society of Berks County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Education • Government & Politics • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is August 19, 1887.
Location. 40° 20.213′ N, 75° 55.679′ W. Marker is in Reading, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street (Business U.S. 422) and North 5th Street (Business U.S. 222), on the left when traveling west on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 N 5th St, Reading PA 19601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Strong (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the First Post Office (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Bodo Otto (about 500 feet away); Trinity Lutheran Church Original Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Trinity Lutheran Church
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 20, 2020
2. Birthplace of Spencer Fullerton Baird Marker
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