Downtown Silver Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
J. Craig Venter
Biowalk of Fame
Erected by United Therapeutics Corporation. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.
Location. 38° 59.969′ N, 77° 1.676′ W. Marker is in Silver Spring, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It is in Downtown Silver Spring. Marker is at the intersection of Spring Street and Cameron Street, on the right when traveling east on Spring Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1040 Spring St, Silver Spring MD 20910, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ellen Stofan (here, next to this marker); William Osler (here, next to this marker); Charles Drew (here, next to this marker); Eugenie Clark (a few steps from this marker); Martin Rodbell (a few steps from this marker); Building Blocks (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Silver Opportunity (about 700 feet away); Modern Banking (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silver Spring.
Also see . . .
1. Criag Venter. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Dr. J. Craig Venter. Biography on the Biowalk of Fame website. (Submitted on April 10, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
this page online
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 24, 2021
3. J. Craig Venter window display nearby
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, April 10, 2023
4. Biowalk of Fame
For information about the honorees press numbers 1 through 6 when prompted or scan the QR code with your smart phone.
1) Sir William Osler 4) Dr. Charles R. Drew
2) Dr. Eugenie Clark 5) Dr. Ellen Stofan
3) Dr. Martin Rodbell 6) Dr. J. Craig Venter
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on April 10, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
