Downtown in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Negro Heroes of the United States
A gift to the city of Baltimore by an anonymous donor Sculptor – James E. Lewis 1971.
(Sash held by figure contains the dates of all conflicts in which Negro soldiers fought, from 1775 to 1970)
Erected 1971.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Heroes • Military • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.
Location. 39° 17.452′ N, 76° 36.612′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from Holliday Street. Marker is located in War Memorial Square directly in front of City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. City Hall (a few steps from this marker); A Tribute to Our Unsung Heroes (a few steps from this marker); On This Location (a few steps from this marker); Loyola College and High School (a few steps from this marker); Discover Holliday Street: A Stage for Culture, Politics, and Worship (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Sythe Cummings (within shouting distance of this marker); Zion Lutheran Church (within shouting distance of this marker); James Cardinal Gibbons (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,256 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on June 19, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4. submitted on August 11, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on September 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.