Ranson in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

The Right Reverend Ernest Eugene Baltimore

1912–1999

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, June 16, 2007

1. The Right Reverend Ernest Eugene Baltimore Marker

Inscription. A distinguished clergyman, humanitarian, and civic leader in the community. Bishop Baltimore served as Senior Bishop & General President of the King’s Apostle Holiness Church of God, Inc. He was Pastor of The Baltimore Temple Church for 51 years, 1948 to 1999. Bishop Baltimore received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from the Trinity Hall College and Seminary. He served the City of Ranson as Councilman, Finance Committee member, Sanitation Committee member, and Chairman of the Ordinance Committee and on several other committees in the Eastern Panhandle. He served as President of the Jefferson County Branch of the NAACP and was a lifetime member. He served as President of South Jefferson Ministerial Association, President of Jefferson County Black Ministerial Association, Vice President of The Board of Directors for the School of Hope. He was a member of the Board of Directors of United Givers Fund, member of the Board of Directors for Focus (Free our Citizens of Unhealthy Substance). He served as Advisor to the Jefferson County Memorial Park and King’s Apostle Multicultural Group. • Bishop Baltimore was friend to all,

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crossing the barriers of race, creed, and color. His life work lives on in the thousands of individuals who were touched by his character, courage, and commitment to improve the quality of life for all mankind. Family, friends, religious and civic organizations honor the life and legacy of Bishop Baltimore. • Dedicated on Sunday, August 17, 2003.

Erected 2003.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.

Location. 39° 17.718′ N, 77° 51.627′ W. Marker is in Ranson, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. It is at the intersection of South Fairfax Boulevard (West Virginia Route 115) and Mildred Street and 4th Avenue, in the median on South Fairfax Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ranson WV 25438, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in the Eastern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is

The Right Rev. Baltimore Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, June 16, 2007

2. The Right Rev. Baltimore Fountain

in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ranson Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlestown Mining, Manufacturing & Improvement Company Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goetz Harness and Collar Factory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Powhatan Brass & Iron Works (approx. ¼ mile away); Victor Products / Dixie-Narco (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Frederick Blessing (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jefferson Cooperage (approx. 0.3 miles away); The James H. Webb House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ranson.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,486 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.