Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Always Changing
Over time, marshes and mudflats became buildings, streets and piers. What will come next?
European colonizers arrived here in the 1600s, displacing Indigenous peoples. By the mid-1800s, housing and industry replaced the wetlands, and shallow waters became a deep shipping channel.
Reintroducing lost habitat helps wildlife and humans. It's one step toward a healthier harbor for all.
Erected by National Aquarium.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Environment • Natural Features • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 39° 17.113′ N, 76° 36.453′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Inner Harbor. It is at the intersection of Harbor Bridge Walk and Pier 4, on the right when traveling south on Harbor Bridge Walk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 E Pratt St, Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: How Can We All Help? (within shouting distance of this marker); Pathways to Freedom (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tilly's Escape (about 300 feet away); Living with Wildlife (about 300 feet away); Atlantic Coastal Plain (about 400 feet away); Piedmont Plateau (about 400 feet away); Historic Ships in Baltimore (about 400 feet away); The Last Pear Harbor Survivor (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
