Bromo Arts District in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Fresh food in the heart of the city? Look no further than Lexington.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 22, 2024

1. Fresh food in the heart of the city? Look no further than Lexington. Marker

Inscription. Back when Lexington got its start in the late 1700s, it sat on the western edges of Baltimore City, the perfect destination for rural farmers to bring their fresh produce and sell to city dwellers. Some traveled by horse-drawn wagon for over three hours just to sell their goods. As the city grew around it, Lexington Market remained a hub for fresh foods, now in the heart of downtown.

Erected by Maryland Center for History and Culture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.

Location. 39° 17.493′ N, 76° 37.335′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Bromo Arts District. It is at the intersection of West Lexington Street and North Paca Street, on the left when traveling east on West Lexington Street. The marker stands along the pedestrian walkway between Paca and Eutaw. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 N Paca St, 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,

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in the Chesapeake Bay Region,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brush Mural Fest (here, next to this marker); It's a crab cake legacy, hon! (a few steps from this marker); The largest animals to ever be found at Lexington Market? Elephants. (within shouting distance of this marker); Ring, ring! Hear that? It's time to open up shop! (within shouting distance of this marker); Shhhh! The market has secrets to keep. (within shouting distance of this marker); A place for art in the heart of the Bromo (within shouting distance of this marker); The "stage" for all of Baltimore (within shouting distance of this marker); See and be seen at the Market (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 22, 2024

2. Fresh food in the heart of the city? Look no further than Lexington. Marker

Lexington Market image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 22, 2024

3. Lexington Market

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.