Freedom & Equality for All

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, May 15, 2008

1. Freedom & Equality for All Marker

Inscription. After a Republican victory in the Presidential Election of 1860, the South park of Mt. Vernon Place seceded from the union... of the parks. The South park and the residents around it were infuriated that the North Park was a free park open to citizens of all races. As the South park tried to spread it's whites only regulation, the President Elect, Abraham Lincoln, restricted the spread of the whites only area. The South park then seceded from the rest of the parks and began a civil war of the parks. The South Park lost the war and the entire park was made open to the public in 1865. Later on, the park became a television hot spot; the writers of the animated television show South Park found inspiration here.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 39° 17.801′ N, 76° 36.937′ W. Marker was in Baltimore, Maryland. It was in Mount Vernon. It could be reached from Washington Place. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in Central Maryland.

It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Memorial To Edward Berge (a few steps from this marker); Walters Art Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); To George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Peabody Library (within shouting distance of this marker); The Peabody Conservatory (within shouting distance of this marker); Hackerman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Murnaghan House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

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

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Additional commentary.
1. Beyond the Compass, Beyond the Square: Mapping History
This "historical marker" was one of seven installed by Maryland Institute College of Art sophomore Daniel Allende as part of the 2008 exhibit Beyond the Compass, Beyond the Square. While marker text has some basis in truth, exaggerations become quickly apparent when one takes the time to read the text. In addition to the insight the marker provides about the history of Mount Vernon Square,

Marker, with the Washington Monument in the background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, May 15, 2008

2. Marker, with the Washington Monument in the background

it also helps to illustrate how often historical markers are taken for granted, almost unseen, and how they could say most anything, yet still be unnoticed.

— Submitted June 4, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,915 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.