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

Jacob J. Abel, M.D.

1857-1938

By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 24, 2008

1. Jacob J. Abel, M.D. Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Pioneer researcher on adrenalin, insulin, and the artificial kidney. First Professor of Pharmacology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. For 40 years the leading pharmacologist in America.

Erected by Bolton Hill Historic District.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Bolton Hill Historic District series list.

Location. 39° 18.467′ N, 76° 37.633′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. Marker is on Bolton Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1604 Bolton Street, Baltimore MD 21217, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frances Morton Froehlicher (within shouting distance of this marker); Hans Froehlicher, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin P. Mall, M.D. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); George W. Rayner House (about 400 feet away); The Cone Sisters

Jacob J. Abel house image. Click for full size.

By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 24, 2008

2. Jacob J. Abel house

(approx. 0.2 miles away); Jacob Epstein (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thomas J. O’Neill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Curt Richter, Ph. D. / Gary Moore (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Also see . . .
1. Biography of John Jacob Abel. (Submitted on October 17, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.)
2. Biography and potrait from Johns Hopkins University. (Submitted on October 17, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,223 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.