Patterson Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Patterson Park Superintendent's House
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 29, 2025
1. Patterson Park Superintendent's House Marker
Built in 1868 as a residence for the park superintendent and his family, the "white house" later served as the home for Patterson Park Neighborhood Initiatives and became the Friends of Patterson Park's office in 1998. The building was designed by Baltimore architect George Frederick who also designed Baltimore's City Hall.
Erected by Friends of Patterson Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 39° 17.456′ N, 76° 35.062′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Patterson Park. It is on South Patterson Park Avenue just north of East Lombard Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 S Patterson Park Ave, Baltimore MD 21231, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in the Chesapeake Bay Region, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Patterson Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Prelude to War (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Patterson Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 122 South Patterson Park Avenue (about 300 feet away); Show of Strength (about 400 feet away); The Star-Spangled Banner Centennial Monument (about 400 feet away); This Cannon Marks Rodgers Bastion (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 29, 2025
2. The Superintendent's House
As noted in the marker, the house has served as the headquarters of Friends of Patterson Park since 1998.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
