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

Dundalk, Maryland

Founded 1894

Photographed By William Pfingsten, 08-19-2007

1. Dundalk, Maryland Founder 1894 Marker

Inscription. Approximately 200 yards northwest of this spot an iron foundry, owned by William McShane, was built in 1894. When asked to give a name to the railroad depot serving his new foundry, he chose “Dundalk” in honor of the birthplace of his father, Henry McShane, born in Dundalk, Ireland. The two seaport communities of Dundalk, on in Ireland and one in Maryland, have many other similarities.

Erected 1974 by Dundalk - Patapsco Neck Historical Society, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 39° 15.152′ N, 76° 31.303′ W. Marker is in Dundalk, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker is at the intersection of Dundalk Avenue and Dunhill Road, on the right when traveling south on Dundalk Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dundalk MD 21222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Korean and Viet Nam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Two World Wars Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Logan Field (approx. 0.3 miles away); Community Public Library (approx.

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0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War II Memorial-Point Breeze Works Employees (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); "Lest We Forget" (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dundalk.

Marker is in front of American Legion Post image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, 08-19-2007

2. Marker is in front of American Legion Post

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,000 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.