Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

1925

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2026

1. 1925 Marker [Front]

Inscription.
When the '20's were roaring…
…the children of Baltimore collected pennies to buy the Zoo its first elephant, named Mary Ann. More than 80 years later, in 2008, Baltimore welcomed Samson, the first elephant born at the Zoo.

Like Elephant Samson and Chimp Ivy, most animals in zoos today were born or hatched in facilities accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). These orginazations collaborate for healthy populations in their collective care.

Erected 2026 by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2008.

Location. 39° 19.484′ N, 76° 38.796′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Druid Hill Park. It is on Historic Main Valley south of Buffalo Yard Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1876 Mansion House Dr, Baltimore MD 21217, 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

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Region,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: 1948 (here, next to this marker); 1949 (here, next to this marker); 1876 / 150 Years and Counting (here, next to this marker); 1954 (a few steps from this marker); Rise and Conquer (a few steps from this marker); 1957 (a few steps from this marker); 1967 (a few steps from this marker); 1970 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

1925 Marker [Back] image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2026

2. 1925 Marker [Back]

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2026

3. 1925 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.