Crofton in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Birthplace of Johns Hopkins
Photographed by Rico Ramirez, July 16, 2024
1. Birthplace of Johns Hopkins Marker
the Johns Hopkins University
and
the Johns Hopkins Hospital
Born May 19, 1795.
Died December 24, 1873.
Erected 1971 by State Roads Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1795.
Location. 39° 1.428′ N, 76° 40.461′ W. Marker is in Crofton, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. 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 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
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Photographed by F. Robby, December 30, 2003
2. Birthplace of Johns Hopkins Marker
Photographed by F. Robby, November 5, 2007
3. Birthplace of Johns Hopkins
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,801 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 16, 2024, by Rico Ramirez of Prince Frederick, Maryland. 2. submitted on October 12, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on February 17, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
