Fells Point in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

St. Stanislaus Kostka Church

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, March 22, 2008

1. St. Stanislaus Kostka Church Marker

Inscription. Coming to Maryland in 1868, the first major influx of Poles settled at Fells Point where, at 223 S. Bond Street beginning in 1877, they conducted their religious services. Under Rev. Peter Koncz (1839-1886), they organized the Parish of St. Stanislaus Kostka in 1879 and dedicated this church on 26 June 1881. Since 1905, this parish has been under the care of the Franciscan Conventuals who continue to help Polish immigrants to adjust to American life.

Erected 1988 by Maryland State Council of Caravans and The International Order of the Alhambra.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1881.

Location. 39° 16.993′ N, 76° 35.482′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Fells Point. It is on South Ann Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21231, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

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: 719 South Ann Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 732 South Ann Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 721 South Durham Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1729 Lancaster Street (about 300

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feet away); 722 South Regester Street (about 300 feet away); 1723 Lancaster Street (about 300 feet away); Jean Hepner 1924 - 2014 (about 400 feet away); The Robert Long House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Frederick Douglass (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

St. Stanislaus Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, March 22, 2008

2. St. Stanislaus Church

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,368 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.