Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Matthew Alexander Henson
Co-discoverer of the North Pole
Admiral Robert Peary
April 6, 1909
Born:August 8, 1866 - Died: March 9, 1955
Son of Maryland
Exemplification of courage, fortitude and patriotism, whose valiant deeds of noble devotion under the command of admiral Robert Edwin Peary, in pioneer arctic exploration and discovery, established everlasting prestige and glory for his state and country.
By the State of Maryland
J. Millard Tawes, Governor
The Board of Public Works
J. Millard Tawes, Governor
Louis L. Goldstein, Comptroller
Hooper S. Miles, Tresurer
Andrew Heubeck, Jr., Secretary
The Governor's Advisory Committee
Herbert M. Frisby, Chairman
Mrs. J. William Middendorf, Jr.
Senator J. Alvin Jones
Albert P. Backhaus
Erected 1961 by State of Maryland.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Exploration. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1876.
Location. 38° 58.725′ N, 76° 29.456′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker can be reached from State Circle. Marker is probably located inside the Maryland State House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker . General Washington (a few steps from this marker); Roger Brooke Taney, 1777 - 1864 (a few steps from this marker); Dred Scott, 1799 - 1858 (a few steps from this marker); Sacred to the Memory of Baron de Kalb (within shouting distance of this marker); Maryland State House (within shouting distance of this marker); Baron Johann de Kalb, 1721 - 1780 (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's City Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Maryland State House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.
More about this marker. The marker was installed on November 18, 1961.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,707 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 11, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 2. submitted on November 27, 2011, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on July 24, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.