Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 31, 2026
1. The Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden Marker
It's hard to believe that before the Tawes Building was constructed in 1970, this garden was a flat cinder lot! As you tour the gardens, think about how thins area has changed and try to envision what it looked like before its lush plantings and tranquil ponds were created.
This garden is dedicated in honor of Helen Avalynne Tawes who, as the wife of Governor J. Millard Tawes, was the gracious first lady of Maryland from 1959 - 1967.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.
Location. 38° 59.135′ N, 76° 30.192′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It can be reached from Taylor Avenue (Maryland Route 435) south of Rowe Boulevard ( Route 70), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis MD 21401, 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: Taste (a few steps from this marker); Mahoning Sandstone (within shouting distance of this marker); Tulip Poplar (within shouting distance of this marker); "Ducks Breaking Away" (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlotte J. Huse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Streamside Community (about 300 feet away); Maryland Department of Natural Resources Tawes Parking Lot Rain Gardens (about 400 feet away); Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 31, 2026
2. The Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
