Pigtown in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James L. (Jim) Caskey, Jr.
(1945-1999)
Jim Caskey, who lived at 523 Scott Street, served his Southwest Baltimore neighbors in many ways. He co-founded and long served as Treasurer of the South Baltimore Federal Credit Union, which for many years was located in this building, 788 Washington Boulevard. He was a “moving force” that created the Southwest Community Council and co-founded COIL, Communities Organized to Improve Life. Jim was President of Catholic Dignity, Treasurer of the Washington Village/Pigtown Neighborhood Planning Council and a Board Member of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum, and the Washington Village Medical Center. Professionally he served the public as a social worker; ending his career working against AIDS in Baltimore.
This intersection of Washington Boulevard & Scott Street was named Caskey Square by the City of Baltimore on James L. Caskey, Jr. Day, September 30, 2001
Erected 2001 by City of Baltimore.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) series list.
Location. 39° 16.984′ N, 76° 37.72′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Pigtown. Marker is at the intersection of Scott Street and Washington Blvd. on Scott Street. The marker is attached to the side of the building on Scott Street near the upper portion of the entrance which is on Washington Blvd. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 786 Washington Blvd, Baltimore MD 21230, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Walters Public Bath House No. 2 (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Car That Carried Ike on His Last Trip (approx. 0.2 miles away); The National Road (approx. ¼ mile away); The Underground Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away); Mount Clare Shops (approx. ¼ mile away); Pullman Troop Sleeper No. 7437 (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Old Relay Station and Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); Luther G. Smith (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Additional keywords. credit unions, LGBTQ, LGBT
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 4, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.