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Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

William Wallace

 
 
William Wallace Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, May 4, 2008
1. William Wallace Marker
Inscription.

"Guardian of Scotland"
Scottish Wars of Independence
Presented to the people of Baltimore by
William Wallace Spence
November 30, 1893
Re-dedicated on August 22, 1993
by the
St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore

"It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself."

The Declaration of Arbroath, 1320
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is November 2002.
 
Location. 39° 19.044′ N, 76° 38.481′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Druid Hill Park. Marker is on Swann Drive, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Druid Hill Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Eli Siegel (within shouting distance of this marker); Ponds, Springs & Fountains (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Towers, Gates & Pavilions (about 800 feet away); This Panel by John Monroe (approx. 0.2 miles away); These Citizens by Subscribing for the Park Stock in 1860 (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Mansion House (approx. 0.2 miles
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away); The Esplanade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Emersonian Apartments (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
 
William Wallace statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, May 4, 2008
2. William Wallace statue
Marker is on the back of the statue.
William Wallace Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2020
3. William Wallace Marker
The plaque is on the backside of the statue.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,371 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.   3. submitted on June 26, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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