Harlem Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James L. Ridgely
Friendship Love and Truth
Born January 27, 1807
Died November 16, 1887
A patriot
A legislator for his city and state
A patron of education
and a representative American citizen.
Initiated in Columbia Lodge No. 3, Baltimore, May 27, 1829.
Initiated in Jerusalem Encampment No. 1, Baltimore March 5, 1830.
Grand Secretary of Grand Lodge of Maryland, July 20, 1830.
Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Maryland, January 29, 1834.
Grand Secretary of Maryland Lodge of the United States, April 24, 1840.
Half a century contains the record of
his labors for the human race.
Nor marble nor grass can be so enduring
a monument as the memory of his
name, and his deeds.
Grateful to his Creator,
faithful to his country,
fraternal to his fellow-man.
Such a life elevates and exalts human nature.
Erected 1885 by Muldoon Monument Company, fabricator.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is January 27, 1807.
Location. 39° 17.762′ N, 76° 38.527′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in
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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 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: Parren Mitchell House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Violet Hill Whyte: Baltimores Lady Law (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Royal Theater & Pennsylvania Avenue (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Murphy Family and The Afro-American (approx. 0.4 miles away); Clarence and Parren Mitchell (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Arabbers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lucille Clifton (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Maddox Family and Time Printers (approx. 0.4 miles
Also see . . . James L. Ridgely (Wikipedia article).
James Lot Ridgely (January 27, 1807 November 16, 1881) was an American lawyer and politician from Baltimore, Maryland, who has been called "the father of modern, ethical Odd Fellowship".(Submitted on July 27, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 27, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
