Downtown in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Washington Bicentennial Marker

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, February 20, 2008

1. George Washington Bicentennial Marker

Inscription. This elm has watched the growth of "Baltimore Towne" for over 100 years, on former estate of John Eager Howard, Revolutionary and 1812 Officer and fifth governor of Maryland. Here, in "Howard's Woods", Count De Rochambeau's troops camped, 1782, erecting an altar for mass. James Cardinal Gibbons lived here, 1877-1921, resting now beneath Cathedral altar. (Cornerstone laid 1806). Famous world visitors (church and state) and generations of soldiers have passed beneath these protecting branches.

Erected 1932 by Washington Custis Chapter, Maryland Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the Historic Trees, and the The Washington-Rochambeau Route series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 39° 17.654′ N, 76° 36.932′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of North Charles Street and East Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling north on North Charles Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pope John Paul II Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); James Cardinal Gibbons Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Votes for Women (within shouting distance of this marker); Women's Industrial Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Latrobe House (within shouting distance of this marker); Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (about 300 feet away); The First Unitarian Church of Baltimore (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Latrobe House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Regarding George Washington Bicentennial Marker. The elm tree in question no longer exists. It is not clear whether the tree behind the stone is another elm.

National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, June 29, 2021

2. George Washington Bicentennial Marker

Viewing west towards marker with Baltimore Basilica in the background. The area around the marker is landscaped with bushes, as of June 29, 2021.

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, February 20, 2008

3. George Washington Bicentennial Marker

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, February 20, 2008

4. George Washington Bicentennial Marker

The Baltimore Basilica image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck

5. The Baltimore Basilica

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,065 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on November 5, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on February 20, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 2. submitted on June 29, 2021. 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 20, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.