Crofton in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Birthplace of Johns Hopkins
Photographed By F. Robby, December 30, 2003
1. Birthplace of Johns Hopkins Marker
the Johns Hopkins University
and
the Johns Hopkins Hospital
Born May 19, 1795.
Died December 24, 1873.
Erected by State Roads Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1795.
Location. 39° 1.447′ N, 76° 40.462′ W. Marker is in Crofton, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is at the intersection of Reidel Road and Johns Hopkins Road, on the left when traveling south on Reidel Road. There are two intersections of Reidel and Johns Hopkins roads, 150 feet apart from each other as Johns Hopkins Road is split by Reidel. The marker is at the second intersection as you are heading south on Reidel Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2210 Johns Hopkins Rd, Crofton MD 21114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Linthicum Walks (approx. 1.7 miles away); Chapel of Ease (approx. 2.4 miles away); Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); Anne Arundel Academy (approx. 2.9 miles away); Charles W. Baldwin Hall (approx. 3˝ miles away);
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Photographed By F. Robby, November 5, 2007
2. Birthplace of Johns Hopkins
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,483 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 12, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on February 17, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
