Wyman Park
A place is what we make it. In 1898, William Wyman discussed plans with his cousin William Keyser to donate land to Johns Hopkins University and the city of Baltimore. Wyman recognized the need to support an advancing university in search of a new campus.
In a 1901 letter, Wyman wrote, "It will be a source of pride that this property will be occupied by an institution which has shed so much lustre upon my native city and which bids to be of such lasting benefit to those who come after us."
Wyman also understood the importance of preserving green spaces in a developing city. Driven by a passion for nature and a wish to preserve the land of his home, Wyman donated 60 acres to the university, including 10 acres for a public park. Wyman wanted a place for students and citizens to improve their minds and bodies through learning and by enjoying his beloved land.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 39° 19.718′ N, 76° 37.326′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Johns Hopkins Homewood.
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in the Chesapeake Bay Region, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Greenhouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morton's Rocks (about 400 feet away); Founder's Wall (about 600 feet away); The Sheridan Libraries (about 700 feet away); Wyman Quadrangle (about 700 feet away); Keyser Quadrangle (about 700 feet away); Farmhouse & Slave Quarters (about 800 feet away); Daniel Coit Gilman (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
