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

Juneteenth Memorial

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 1, 2023

1. Juneteenth Memorial Marker

Inscription. June 19, 1865

Erected by University of Baltimore.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1865.

Location. 39° 18.291′ N, 76° 36.984′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Mid-Town Belvedere. Memorial is on North Charles Street north of West Preston Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 N Charles St, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Entering the Automobile Age: The Horseless Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Greek Orthodox Cathedral (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Father George P. Gallos (about 400 feet away); 9/11 Memorial Garden (about 500 feet away); The Maryland Line Monument (about 700 feet away); Rene Townsend (Chicago IL, 1952 - 1998) (about 800 feet away); The Lyric Theatre (about 800 feet away); Acquiring Fame: Mount Vernon Celebrities (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

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the colors of the Progress Pride Flag, which features the traditional colors of the LGBT pride flag in addition to several colors of different human skin tones. The newer interpretation of the Pride Flag is to be inclusive of experiences of peoples of different racial backgrounds and skin tones. The Pride flag was declared public domain upon its introduction in the 1970s and updates and changes as times change are welcome. Other adaptations of the Pride Flag have been made through the years based on different experiences of people.

— Submitted April 3, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 1, 2023

2. Juneteenth Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.