Near White Marsh in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Union of Brother and Sisters of Ford’s Asbury Lodge No. 1

Photographed By William Pfingsten, 08-14-07

1. Union of Brother and Sisters of Ford's Asbury Lodge No. 1 Marker

Inscription. Built for the African American Community in 1874 as a school for children in the Loreley area and as home to this “benevolent” society, founded in 1872. Beginning in the late 18th century, such mutual aid societies, often formed by church congregations, were part of a national humanitarian movement to provide emergency assistance to members in times of sickness, accident and death, and to benefit communities through social, commercial and political networks.

Erected by Maryland Historical Trust & Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 39° 24.618′ N, 76° 24.59′ W. Marker is near White Marsh, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker is on Philadelphia Road (Maryland Route 7) 0.1 miles north of Allender Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White Marsh MD 21162, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. “Long Calm” (approx. ¼ mile away); Camp Chapel (approx. 1.9

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miles away); Harry Dorsey Gough (approx. 2 miles away); The Sweathouse Road (approx. 2.1 miles away); “Whitemarsh” (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named Harry Dorsey Gough (approx. 2.2 miles away); White Marsh War Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); Gunpowder Falls State Park (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Marsh.

Ford's Asbury Lodge Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, 08-14-07

2. Ford's Asbury Lodge Building

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,307 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on July 1, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.