Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

James L. (Jim) Caskey, Jr.

(1945-1999)

By Don Morfe, April 22, 2017

1. James L. (Jim) Caskey, Jr. Marker

Inscription. 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.

Location. 39° 16.984′ N, 76° 37.72′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. Marker is at the intersection of Scott Street and Washington Blvd. on Scott Street. Touch for map. 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. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21230, United States of America.

Other nearby markers.

By Don Morfe, April 22, 2017

2. James L. (Jim) Caskey, Jr. Marker

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 Chessie's Famous "Big Mike" (approx. ¼ mile away); The National Road (approx. ¼ mile away); Railroads Eclipse a National Road (approx. ¼ mile away); Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away); Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); Free State Pub (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Categories. • Notable Persons •

Caskey Square road sign image. Click for full size.

By Don Morfe, April 22, 2017

3. Caskey Square road sign

Caskey Square-Washington Blvd and Scott Street image. Click for full size.

By Don Morfe, April 22, 2017

4. Caskey Square-Washington Blvd and Scott Street

Welcome to Pigtown mural image. Click for full size.

By Don Morfe, April 22, 2017

5. Welcome to Pigtown mural

The mural is a short distance from Caskey Square. It is located on a building located on W. Barre Street at Washington Blvd. GPS coordinates 39.28291 W76.62765

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2017. This page originally submitted on May 4, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 14 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.