Remington in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Remington
Baltimore
Remington shared its early history with other nearby communities that formed along the Jones Falls river. The mills build along the Falls, whose 260-foot drop powered grist mills, iron foundries and textile mills all played a key role in the formation of Remington and other communities. In addition to the water-powered factories along the Jones Falls, quarries in the Remington area operated for over 100 years and provided an enormous amount of stone for many Baltimore buildings; furnishing material for thousands of foundations, walls and steps.
The neighborhood was named after William Remington, an early landowner who held property in the center of the community. As the population grew with the mills and quarries, America's first electric railway, built in 1885, brought new residents. Remington became such an attractive suburb that the City of Baltimore eventually expanded its boundaries to include Remington in 1888.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 39° 19.241′ N, 76° 37.267′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Remington. It is on Remington Avenue just south of West 28th
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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: Remington Ave (a few steps from this marker); 27th St (within shouting distance of this marker); Cresmont Ave (within shouting distance of this marker); Lorraine Ave (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 28th St (about 500 feet away); 26th St (about 600 feet away); Howard St (about 700 feet away); Wyman Park Dell (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Wyman Park Dell at 29th St (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
