Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"Ducks Breaking Away"
James B. Coulter
(1920-2005)
Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources
from 1971 - 1983
His strong advocacy of Maryland's natural resources and environment led to the creation of the Tawes Garden, which displays examples of the natural wonders of Maryland
Erected 2008.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Government & Politics • Natural Resources • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.
Location. 38° 59.172′ N, 76° 30.168′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It can be reached from Taylor Avenue south of Rowe Boulevard (Maryland Route 70), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 582 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 Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Charlotte J. Huse (here, next to this marker); Tulip Poplar (a few steps from this marker); Streamside Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Taste (within shouting distance of this marker); The Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Mahoning Sandstone (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maryland Department of Natural Resources Tawes Parking Lot Rain Gardens (about 700 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. "Ducks Breaking Away" Marker in front of its namesake sculpture
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. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
