Berlin in Worcester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Birthplace of Commodore Stephen Decatur
Photographed by William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007
1. Birthplace of Commodore Stephen Decatur Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1701.
Location. 38° 19.257′ N, 75° 12.796′ W. Marker is in Berlin, Maryland, in Worcester County. It can be reached from Tripoli Road 0.1 miles US 113, on the left when traveling west. Monument is in Stephen Decatur Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Berlin MD 21811, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and in the Tidewater. 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: Commodore Stephen Decatur, USN (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S.S. Decatur Anchor (about 600 feet away); Ayres Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Old Globe Theater (approx. 0.4 miles away); Renaissance Plaza (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley (approx. half a mile away); Dr. Charles Albert Tindley (approx. half a mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berlin.
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Photographed by Don Morfe, April 26, 2011
2. Grave site of Commodore Stephen Decatur Marker
He is buried in St Peter's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Philadelphia PA
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 26, 2011
3. Commodore Stephen Decatur Grave Marker-close up of the base
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 26, 2011
4. Wife of Commodore Stephen Decatur-Grave Marker
This marker is at the base of the Commodore's large monument.
Photographed by William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007
5. Stephen Decatur Park - Berlin, Maryland
Photographed by William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007
6. In memory of James Richard Phillips, Jr.
March 23 1883 July 5, 1969 and his wife Audrey May Wimbrow-Phillips June 16, 1887 September 20 1997 whose philanthropic ideals, civic minded generosity and love for this town culminated in the gift of this park. We, the citizens of Berlin, are grateful. October 1998
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,260 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 25, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 5, 6. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
