Locust Point Industrial Area in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
This Tree Dedicated to George Washington
Photographed By Adam Margolis, August 25, 2021
1. This Tree Dedicated to George Washington Marker
George Washington
President of the United States
1789-1797
whose order in 1794 to prepare for
another war against Great Britain,
encouraged the people of Baltimore
to build this fort
as a defense of their city.
Erected 1932 by Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 39° 15.87′ N, 76° 34.92′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Locust Point Industrial Area. Marker can be reached from Constellation Plaza east of Nicholson Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1401 Constellation Plaza, Baltimore MD 21230, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colonel James McHenry (a few steps from this marker); This Tree Dedicated to Major Richard Heath (a few steps from this marker); Orpheus… Hero of Music and Poetry (a few steps from this marker); Lieutenant John Frazier
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Photographed By Adam Margolis, August 25, 2021
2. This Tree Dedicated to George Washington Marker
The marker is at the base of the tree.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
