Near North Parke Street at Diamond Street (later Centennial Lane).
Some 100 or 150 years ago, the watchman was protected from the weather by the shed that sat at the post road crossing of the north/southeast coast Washington to New York Highway, later known as route 7. When the crossing was closed the small . . . — — Map (db m146848) HM
On Centennial Lane west of Howard Street, on the right when traveling west.
Memorial dedicated on September 11, 2013, by the Aberdeen Heritage Trust and City of Aberdeen
This memorial is dedicated to the civilians, police, and firemen killed on September 11, 2001, in attacks on America. This piece of steel was . . . — — Map (db m190675) HM WM
On Pulaski Highway (U.S. 40) 0.2 miles south of Bel Air Avenue, in the median.
Military reservation of 55000 acres of land and water. The Ordnance Department, U. S. Army operates here; the Army Proving Ground for Arms, Ammunition and Automotive Equipment; the Ballistic Research Laboratory; the Ordnance School. Established 1917. — — Map (db m168227) HM
On North Parke Street at Diamond Street on North Parke Street.
This monument stands as a tribute to the Department of Defense civilians, military service members, and support contractors of Aberdeen Proving Ground and the former Edgewood Arsenal who lost their lives during the conduct of their missions.
We . . . — — Map (db m232651) WM
On Rogers Street at Parke Street, on the left when traveling west on Rogers Street.
Dedicated May 30, 1975
In honor of all who serve honorably
in the military forces of their
country in wars declared
or undeclared
Erected by
American Legion Post 128
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10028
Catholic War Veterans Post . . . — — Map (db m146931) WM
Near Long Drive 0.2 miles east of Camden Way, on the left when traveling east.
"I've been asked this question a lot, 'How do you want to be remembered' and my response to that question has been: 'To be remembered at all is pretty special.'" - Cal Ripken, Jr.
On September 6th, 1995, Cal Ripken, . . . — — Map (db m254524) HM
Near Long Drive 0.2 miles east of Camden Way, on the left when traveling east.
• April 12, 2004 - First game at Citizens Bank Park
• Area behind Center Field nicknamed "Ashburn Alley" after Phillies Hall-of-Famer, Richie Ashburn
• October 29, 2008 - Phillies win the World Series after the game started on . . . — — Map (db m254525) HM
Near John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway (Interstate 95) north of Maryland Route 543, in the median.
Maryland founded as a Proprietary Colony by Lord Baltimore, March 25, 1634.
Religious toleration established by Act of Assembly, 1649.
Mason-Dixon Line surveyed 1763-1767.
The British Stamp Act repudiated, 1765.
"Peggy Stewart" Tea Party, . . . — — Map (db m169062) HM
On Aberdeen Throughway (State Highway 22) 0.3 miles east of Old Post Road, on the right when traveling east.
The first large-scale, general-purpose electronic digital computer, ENIAC (electronic numerical integrator and computer) was delivered to the U.S. Army's Ballistic Research Laboratory (BRL), Aberdeen Proving Ground, in 1947. Built by . . . — — Map (db m5434) HM
On the Maryland House rest stop (Interstate 95 at milepost 82). Reported missing.
Explore the landscapes of the early 1600s along the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. Learn about the thriving American Indian communities John Smith encountered and imagine the bountiful Chesapeake he observed. Experience . . . — — Map (db m212529) HM
On Pulaski Highway (U.S. 40) at Bel Air Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Pulaski Highway.
This is a Section of “The General’s Highway,”
route of General Washington’s triumphant journey, December 3-23, 1783, New York to Annapolis, to resign as Commander-In-Chief of the first
American Army
Originally . . . — — Map (db m145385) HM
Near Long Lane 0.8 miles east of Gilbert Road, on the left when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
• August 10, 1981 – Cal Ripken, Jr. made his MLB
debut for the Baltimore Orioles
• October 16, 1983 – The Baltimore Orioles
defeat the Philadelphia Phillies to win the
World Series — Cal records final out
• September 6, 1995 – Cal . . . — — Map (db m183237) HM
On East Bel Air Ave at Post Road, on the left when traveling east on East Bel Air Ave.
At intersection of Old Post Road (established 1666) and Bush Neck Road (1670) were a tavern and relay point for stagecoaches in 18th Century. In 1835 nearby stop on Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad was named for Aberdeen, Scotland, . . . — — Map (db m1258) HM
Near Long Drive 0.8 miles east of Gilbert Road, on the left when traveling east.
Ernie Tyler was the umpire attendant for the Baltimore Orioles for 51 years. He worked 3,819 consecutive home games at Memorial Stadium and Camden Yards. From opening day 1960
to July 27, 2007 Ernie ended his streak to attend Cal Ripken, Jr.'s . . . — — Map (db m183290) HM
Near West Bel Air Avenue (Maryland Route 132) west of Baker Street, on the left when traveling west.
[Top plaque:]
1896
Baker House
[Center plaque:]
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
[Lower plaque:] . . . — — Map (db m138215) HM
Near Long Drive 0.2 miles east of Camden Way, on the left when traveling east.
• April 15, 1954 - First game played at Memorial Stadium
• October 6, 1966 - The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers to win their first World Series
• July 11, 1987 - Cal Ripken, Sr. becomes the first and only father . . . — — Map (db m254528) HM
Near Long Drive 0.2 miles east of Camden Way, on the right when traveling east.
• March 30, 2008 - President George W. Bush throws ceremonial first pitch for stadium opener at Nationals Park
• Being located on a navy shipyard, a submarine dive horn is used after all Nationals' home runs and victories
• October . . . — — Map (db m254523) HM
On the Maryland House rest stop (Interstate 95 at milepost 82).
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail traces the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake. Along the trail you'll encounter tangible evidence of the war and stories that bring the people and events to life. Discover the far-reaching impacts of . . . — — Map (db m212530) HM
On Perryman Road (Maryland Route 159) at Chelsea Road, on the right when traveling south on Perryman Road.
Founded in 1671 at Gravelly, where original wooden structure no longer stands (about 2 miles southeast, on Aberdeen Proving Ground). Parish moved here in 1718. Present church, erected in 1851, is third on this site. Brick Vestry House here dates . . . — — Map (db m146952) HM
On Old Philadelphia Road (Maryland Route 7) at Perryman Road ( Route 159) on Old Philadelphia Road.
Founded in 1671. First church erected at Gravelly near Michaelsville, the three succeeding churches erected on the present location, one mile south of this point. Colonial vestry house erected 1766. — — Map (db m310759) HM
Near John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway (Interstate 95) north of Route 543, in the median.
General Washington resigned his commission at Annapolis, December 23, 1783. American Revolution officially ended by Congress meeting in Annapolis, January 14, 1783. District of Columbia given to Nation, 1791. Francis Scott Key wrote "The . . . — — Map (db m25) HM
Near Long Drive 0.2 miles east of Camden Way, on the left when traveling east.
• April 23, 1914 - First MLB game played at "the friendly confines" of Wrigley Field
• April 20, 1916 - The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 in their first home game
• 1937 - Bill Veeck Jr., son of then-Cubs' President . . . — — Map (db m254526) HM
