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A La Memorie D’Edgar Allan Poe

 
 
A La Memorie D’Edgar Allan Poe Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 26, 2008
1. A La Memorie D’Edgar Allan Poe Marker
Inscription.
Eternellement Cher Dans les Coeurs
De Ses Amis Francais

This memorial originally in brass, was brought from France by Count F. de Byron-Khun et Prince Edgard de Waldeck under the auspices of the French Literary Society and placed here in the presence of
The French Consul Mr. L. Rabilion
June the 25th, 1921
The memorial was restored by
the Westminster Preservation Trust
and rededicated in the presence of
the French consul, Mr. Raoul Calvignac
April 9, 1986

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1717.
 
Location. 39° 17.41′ N, 76° 37.417′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in University of Maryland. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Fayette Street and North Greene Street. Marker is on the grounds of Westminster Hall and Burying Ground. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 515 W Fayette St, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 26 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Monument to the Memory of Edgar Allan Poe (here, next to this marker); Poe’s Baltimore (here, next to this marker); Among the Illustrious Men (here, next to this marker); Westminster Hall & Burying Ground: Where Baltimore's History Rests in Peace (here, next to this marker); Westminster Church and Cemetery (here,
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next to this marker); An 18th-Century Burying Ground (a few steps from this marker); Final Rest (a few steps from this marker); John McDonogh (a few steps from this marker); The McDonoghs of Baltimore (a few steps from this marker); “…a truly affectionate wife” (a few steps from this marker); Building Atop the Burying Ground (a few steps from this marker); The Gilmors (within shouting distance of this marker); Infusing Style and Sophistication: The Influence of Maximilian Godefroy (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sleep of Young Innocents (within shouting distance of this marker); The Carriage Gates of Westminster Burying Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); A Mother’s Grief (within shouting distance of this marker); A Swashbuckling Merchant (within shouting distance of this marker); Believe it or Not (within shouting distance of this marker); Fame, Fortune and Financial Scandal (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. Patrick Allison (within shouting distance of this marker);
Marker is centered, behind Poe's grave image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck
2. Marker is centered, behind Poe's grave
Dugan-Hollins Family Vault (within shouting distance of this marker); Monumental Lives (within shouting distance of this marker); James McHenry (within shouting distance of this marker); Bernard von Kapff (within shouting distance of this marker); Local Hero, National Leader (within shouting distance of this marker); James McHenry, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,521 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on March 26, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.   2. submitted on March 27, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.

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Mar. 19, 2024