Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Mansion House
Druid Hill Park
For 150 years, the estate at Druid Hill was owned by just two families, the Rogers and the Buchanans. The Mansion House, built in 1801, is the third residence to be constructed on the site. The second home, built by Nicholas Rogers in the late 1700s, had been destroyed by fire in the late 1700s, had been destroyed by fire in 1796.
In 1863, John H.B. Latrobe and George Frederick converted the residence into a public pavilion by adding ornate porches, twenty feet deep, on all four sides and a refreshment arcade in the basement.
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George Standish McCleary, "Mr. Mac," longtime shepherd on the Mansion lawn, retired in April of 1937.
Erected by Baltimore City Recreation & Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Notable Buildings • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1937.
Location. 39° 19.202′ N, 76° 38.554′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Druid Hill Park. Marker is on East Coast Greenway west of East Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 E Coast Greenway, Baltimore MD 21217, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ponds, Springs & Fountains (about 500 feet away, measured in
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
