Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Nature's "gems" include our local wildlife and waterways.
Jones Falls Gems
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2026
1. Nature's "gems" include our local wildlife and waterways. Marker
The Jones Falls was a source of fish and drinking water for Indigenous people and for early settlers. The stream also supported water-powered industries as Baltimore grew.
Human activities polluted the stream over time, but many local residents today are working to clean up the Jones Falls. The recent return of fish like trout and eels show that their efforts are making a difference for this natural treasure.
Erected by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Natural Resources • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 39° 19.584′ N, 76° 38.72′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Druid Hill Park. It is on Maryland Wilderness north of Buffalo Yard Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3300 Blk Prospect 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 Region, and on the Eastern
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cotswold Sheep / Ovejas de Cotswold (within shouting distance of this marker); Donkey (within shouting distance of this marker); Follow the Scent (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Penguin Coast (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Avian Malaria: A Problem with a Pioneering Solution (about 400 feet away); Because penguins are birds, they must breed on land. (about 400 feet away); To an African penguin, poop is not waste. (about 400 feet away); In Loving Memory of Midshipman 3/C Justin Brandon Zemser (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 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. submitted on September 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
