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

Native Stone Mosaic

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2024

1. Native Stone Mosaic Marker

Inscription.
Mosaic of the continental United States. Each state contributed a native stone.
Initiated 1939
Dedicated Flag Day
June 14th, 1961
[On Texas' stone:]
Stone of same pink granite used 1882 to build Texas capitol, quarried near Austin at Marble Falls. Donated by Texas Granite Corporation and Texas Historical Foundation.
1965
[Dedication plaque added after original plaque:]
This map is dedicated to the memory of Jean Hofmeister 1903-1986 and his wife Lillian H. Hofmeister 1906-1985

Erected 1961.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Natural Resources • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1961.

Location. 39° 17.247′ N, 76° 36.214′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Jonestown. Marker is on East Pratt Street just west of Albemarle Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is on the grounds of the Star Spangled Banner Flag House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 844 E Pratt St, Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Crafting a Legacy (a few steps from this marker); Welcome To The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House

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(a few steps from this marker); Flag House (a few steps from this marker); Baltimore Slave Trade (a few steps from this marker); The Star Spangled Banner (within shouting distance of this marker); The Flag House and Star-Spangled Banner Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Discover Historic Jonestown: An Epic Story of Change (within shouting distance of this marker); The Star Spangled Banner Flag was Born Here (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While stone mosaic is not historical in and of itself, this map serves as a historical marker because of the interpretive text about Texas' stone.

— Submitted May 24, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Inscription on the Texas stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2024

2. Inscription on the Texas stone

Dedication plaque on the display image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2024

3. Dedication plaque on the display

Native Stone Mosaic Display image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2024

4. Native Stone Mosaic Display

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 84 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 24, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.