Frederick Douglass

Abolitionist / Orator / Author

Photographed By William Pfingsten, September 16, 2007

1. Frederick Douglass Abolitionist/Orator/Author Marker

Inscription. Frederick Douglass was born into American slavery on Maryland's Eastern Shore in February 1818. In March 1826, Douglass, a slave child, was sent to live in the Hugh Auld household at this location, from 1826-1831.

Douglass periodically resided in Fells Point as a slave until Monday, September 3, 1838, when he escaped to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Douglass returned to Baltimore as a free man on May 19, 1870 to address the 20,000 participants in the 15th Amendment Celebration and Parade.

Frederick Douglass, one of America’s greatest freedom fighters, died in Washington, DC on February 20, 1895. He was buried in Rochester, NY.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1818.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 39° 17.017′ N, 76° 35.435′ W. Marker was in Baltimore, Maryland. It was in Fells Point. Marker was at the intersection of Aliceanna Street and South Durham Street, on the right when traveling east on Aliceanna Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21231, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this location. 721 South Durham Street (within shouting distance of this marker);

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719 South Ann Street (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Stanislaus Kostka Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Caulkers' Houses (about 300 feet away); 732 South Ann Street (about 400 feet away); 1729 Lancaster Street (about 500 feet away); Jean Hepner 1924 - 2014 (about 600 feet away); 722 South Regester Street (about 600 feet away); The Robert Long House (about 600 feet away); 1723 Lancaster Street (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Frederick Douglass marker is in front of this building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, September 16, 2007

2. Frederick Douglass marker is in front of this building.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,354 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.