Downtown in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles H. Dorsey, Jr.
(1930-1995)
Continuing the family tradition, Charles H. Dorsey made the fight for justice his lifelong vocation. As a young man, he fought for civil rights with the NAACP and other groups. His choice of a career in law reflected a passion for righteousness which infected those around him.
As Deputy Director (1969-74) and Executive Director (1974-95), he led the expansion of the Legal Aid Bureau as a statewide law firm committed to quality representation of those in need. In 1992, fulfilling the vision of "a permanent home for the Bureau," Dorsey oversaw the construction of these Baltimore quarters.
Among the many state and city boards he chaired are the State Board of Law Examiners, Associated Catholic Charities and Maryland Project Equality. Charles Dorsey was recognized for his leadership in the national struggle to secure adequate funding and respect of legal services programs across the country.
Seasons change. Life is renewed. Although it seems that Charles Dorsey has left this world much too soon, his untiring spirit inspires those still in the fight for justice.
Erected 1997.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. A significant historical date for this entry is October 30, 1785.
Location. 39° 17.486′ N, 76° 36.537′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of East Lexington Street and North Gay Street on East Lexington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 East Lexington Street, Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Baltimore City Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); Boundary Lines of Baltimore Town (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Hiltgunt Margret Zassenhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); James Cardinal Gibbons (within shouting distance of this marker); German 170 MM. Minnewerfer (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Discover Holliday Street: A Stage for Culture, Politics, and Worship (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,238 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 3, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.