Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sacred to the Memory of Baron de Kalb
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, October 8, 2007
1. Sacred to the Memory of Baron de Kalb Marker
Knight of the Royal Order of Military Merit, Brigadier of the Armies of France and Major General in service of the United States of America.
Having served with honor and reputation for three years, he gave a last and glorious proof of his attachment to the liberties of mankind and the cause of America in the action near Camden in the state of South Carolina on the sixteenth of August, 1780. Where leading on the troops of the Maryland and Delaware lines against superior numbers and animating them by his example to deeds of valor, he was pierced with many wounds and on the nineteenth following, expired in the 48th year of his age.
The Congress of the United States of America in gratitude to his zeal, service and merit have erected this monument.
Erected 1886 by Congress of the United States of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 38° 58.714′ N, 76° 29.467′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maryland State House (here, next to this marker); Baron Johann de Kalb, 1721 - 1780 (a few steps from this marker); Matthew Alexander Henson (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Maryland State House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dred Scott, 1799 - 1858 (within shouting distance of this marker); General Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Brooke Taney, 1777 - 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Government House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This related marker is at the Battle of Camden, where Baron de Kalb was mortally wounded in battle.
Also see . . . General Baron Johan DeKalb. (Submitted on October 10, 2007.)
Additional commentary.
1. Text of the Plaque in Photos No. 5 and 6
Baron Johann de Kalb. Born in Germany, 1721. Major General in the American Army during the Revolutionary War. Killed while valiantly leading Maryland and Delaware troops
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, October 8, 2007
2. Baron De Kalb Memorial
Bronze by Ephraim Keyser (1850–1937) is on a tall granite base with bronze plaques depicting the seals of the States of Maryland and Delaware.
— Submitted October 9, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland.
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, October 8, 2007
3. Johann von Robaii, Baron de Kalb (1721–1780)
The sword he holds aloft is periodically vandalized and replaced.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
4. Sacred to the Memory of Baron de Kalb Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., March 15, 2008
5. Baron De Kalb Memorial
The statue as seen from the back. The ground mounted marker in picture 5 can be seen in this photograph.
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, October 8, 2007
6. Plaque about General de Kalb
There are two of these ground markers, one behind the de Kalb statue, and one in front of the statue. This is the one behind the statue.
Photographed By Kevin W., March 15, 2008
7. Plaque about General de Kalb
There are two of these ground markers, one behind the de Kalb statue, and one in front of the statue. This is the one in front of the statue.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,905 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 4. submitted on February 19, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on March 16, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 6. submitted on October 9, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 7. submitted on March 16, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
