University Of Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Davidge Hall

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 21, 2026

1. Davidge Hall Marker

Inscription. University of Maryland
College of Medicine
Davidge Hall
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
Built in 1912 and named for Dr. John Davidge, founder and first dean of the College, the hall is the oldest known anatomical theater in the English-speaking world and possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.

1997
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Landmarks • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 39° 17.256′ N, 76° 37.39′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in University Of Maryland. It is on West Lombard Street east of South Greene Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 522 W Lombard St, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: A different marker also named Davidge Hall (a few steps from this marker); Baltimore is the birthplace of the dental profession and dental education. (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Inner Harbor Lofts (within shouting distance of this marker); Baltimore Infirmary (within shouting distance of this marker); The Classic Building (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baltimore Arts Tower (about 700 feet away); James McHenry, M.D. (about 800 feet away); Bernard von Kapff (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Davidge Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 21, 2026

2. Davidge Hall

Davidge Hall Marker below the National Register of Historic Places plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Pfingsten, September 16, 2007

3. Davidge Hall Marker below the National Register of Historic Places plaque

Dedication plaque in the courtyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 21, 2026

4. Dedication plaque in the courtyard

Sullivan-Schein Courtyard
Made possible through the generous support of Henry Schein, Inc. and Robert J. Sullivan
Henry Schein, Inc. is the largest distributor of products and services to office-based healthcare practitioners.

Robert J. Sullivan is the founder and former president of Sullivan Dental Products, Inc., one of the premier full-service dental dealers in the United States.

[Note: Henry Schein Inc. acquired Sullivan Dental Products, Inc. in 1997.]

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2026, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 98 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on September 16, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4. submitted on March 21, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.