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

Locust Point

Photographed By William Pfingsten, September 16, 2007

1. Locust Point Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Established as a port of entry in 1706, this peninsula was originally known as Whetstone Point. Along this road in 1814, soldiers marched to the defense of Fort McHenry, nearby. Port facilities served as a Federal supply camp in the Civil War. Later received immigrant arrivals, and equipped “America’s Arsenal of Democracy” in World War II.

Erected by Maryland Historical Trust & Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War of 1812 • War, US Civil • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1706.

Location. 39° 16.116′ N, 76° 35.556′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Locust Point. Marker is at the intersection of Fort Avenue and Towson Street, on the right when traveling east on Fort Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21230, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); In Everlasting Recognition of Ann Shirley Doda and Victor P. Doda, Sr.

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Locust Point Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); This is Banner Field (about 600 feet away); Locust Point Immigration Depot (approx. half a mile away); Baltimore Immigration History (approx. half a mile away); Knabe Piano Factory Cupola (approx. 0.6 miles away); Working Point by David Hess (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bethlehem Steel Shipyard Crane (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hull of the Gov. R.M. McLane (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 16, 2010

2. Locust Point Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 28, 2015

3. Locust Point Marker

Road to fort McHenry image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 16, 2010

4. Road to fort McHenry

Looking east from the marker location in the direction of Fort McHenry.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,364 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 17, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on May 23, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on May 23, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.