Locust Point Industrial Area in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Locust Point Immigration Depot
Baltimore Immigration Memorial Site
Over 1.2 million European immigrants disembarked near this site, on piers six through nine, as part of the "Great Wave" immigration period from 1868 to 1914. The majority of these immigrants came on ships of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, from the German ports of Bremeraven / Bremen; others came from Hamburg, Germany and Liverpool, England.
Here they took their first step on American soil.
Many continued their journey for destinations further west by boarding Baltimore & Ohio Company trains which were waiting immediately adjacent to the piers.
These immigrants brought with them their traditions, histories, and skills that left a lasting impression of our city and our country, just as the American experience changed their lives and the lives of their descendants forever.
Erected by City of Baltimore; Baltimore Immigration Memorial, Inc., Sponsor.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Baltimore City historical markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 39° 16.519′ N, 76° 35.429′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Baltimore Immigration History (a few steps from this marker); Merchant Ship Cannon (approx. 0.4 miles away); Welcome to the Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park & Museum (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lady Maryland (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sigsbee (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Black Shipbuilders of the Chesapeake Bay (approx. 0.4 miles away); 931 Fell Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); Frederick Douglass Sculpture (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
