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1 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — American Revolutionary WarCapt. David Lynn
On South Allegany Street at Avirett Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Allegany Street.
May God Have Mercy on the Holy Souls of all men that fought & died in our nations first war of independence we honor these great heros for their sacrifice in history. God bless the United States of America. Amen This stone column, a lone . . . Map (db m180165) HM
2 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — B’er Chayim (Well of Life) CongregationDedicated March 2, 1867
On West Union Street just east of South Centre Street, on the right when traveling east.
Jewish citizenry in Cumberland can be documented back to 1816. By 1853 twelve Jewish families had taken residence in this growing city of 6150 people. It was this small group which applied to the Maryland General Assembly for an Act incorporating . . . Map (db m134329) HM
3 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — Christ's (St. Paul's) Lutheran Church
On North Centre Street at Baltimore Street, on the right when traveling north on North Centre Street.
A building on this site Christ's (St. Paul's) Lutheran Church May 11, 1794 "Mother of Lutheranism" in Allegany Co. Map (db m81506) HM
4 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — Church of Saint PatrickCumberland, Maryland
On North Centre Street north of Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Cumberland Roman Catholic Parish was established in 1790 by Father Dennis Cahill, a missionary working in Western Maryland. A log church dedicated to Mary the Mother of God was soon erected in 1791 at the front of the parish property. . . . Map (db m134395) HM
5 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — Church of St. Patrick, Cumberland
On North Centre Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling west on North Centre Street.
A log chapel dedicated to St. Mary was built on this site in 1791. The first parishioners were mostly English Catholics from Southern Maryland. A brick church replaced the log building in 1939. Cumberland became a major center of transportation and . . . Map (db m134394) HM
6 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — Crossroads of America Mural
On Canal Street, 0.1 miles north of West Harrison Street, on the left when traveling north.
About this sign The outline drawing above represents the heritage-themed mural to your right. The mural is organized chronologically into sections. Each section is described here, with accompanying historic images.. . . . Map (db m140048) HM
7 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — Emmanuel Episcopal Church16 Washington Street
On Washington Street just east of Prospect Square, on the right when traveling east.
Built 1848 National Register Historic Places Washington Street Historic District Map (db m139105) HM
8 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — First Baptist Church
On Bedford Street at Columbia Street, on the right when traveling south on Bedford Street.
Used as a Civil War hospital Cornerstone June 18, 1849 Consecrated November 4, 1849 Addition dedicated Jan. 21, 1917Map (db m177898) HM
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9 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — First Church of Christ, Scientist (Hoyt House)28 Washington Street
On Washington Street just east of Prospect Square, on the right when traveling east.
ca. 1878 National Register Historic Places Washington Street Historic District Map (db m139104) HM
10 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — First Mass On This Site1791
On North Centre Street south of Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
The first Mass was celebrated in Allegany County by Father Dennis CahillMap (db m177932) HM
11 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — Francis Asbury Hall
On North Centre Street, on the right when traveling north.
1745 - 1816 Francis Asbury Hall Centre Street Methodist Church Dedicated to the glory of God and the promotion of Christian Education and In memory of Francis Asbury Pioneer, Preacher and First Bishop of the Methodist Church in . . . Map (db m204093) HM
12 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — Light The Steeples
On Greene Street at Canal Street, on the right when traveling east on Greene Street. Reported unreadable.
The Light the Steeples Committee of the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce extends gratefully to the Cumberland community and local schools for participating in lighting the steepled sky in Cumberland, Maryland November 10, 1995Map (db m204087) HM
13 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — Lynching in America / Lynching in Allegany CountyCommunity Remembrance Project
On Prospect Square just south of Washington Street, on the left when traveling south.
Lynching in America Racial terror lynching between 1865 and 1950 claimed the lives of thousands of African Americans and created a legacy of injustice that can still be felt today. Following the Civil War and the premature end of . . . Map (db m236875) HM
14 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — Metropolitan A.M.E. ChurchDecatur Street — 309 Frederick Street —
On Decatur Street just east of Frederick Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built by freed slaves 1892 National Register of Historical Places Organized 1837 Built Frederick Street Chapel 1848 Map (db m139116) HM
15 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — On This Site Catholic Education In Western Maryland Began
On North Centre Street, on the right when traveling north.
The De La Salle Christian brothers came to Cumberland in 1851 and opened an elementary school as one of the very early establishments of the Christian brothers in the United States in the first Carroll Hall on this property at the request of . . . Map (db m219218) HM
16 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — Saint John N. Neumann
On Fayette Street west of Johnson Street, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of SAINT JOHN N. NEUMANN Founder of S.S. Peter and Paul Church 1848Map (db m180490) HM
17 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — St. Mary's Centennial Tree
On East Oldtown Road at Race Street, on the left when traveling east on East Oldtown Road.
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of St. Mary's Parish Cumberland, Maryland A.D. 1900-2000 In praise of Mary of the Immaculate Conception honoring all members of St. Mary's Parish-past, present, and future This pin oak was planted near the . . . Map (db m178116) HM
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18 Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — Town Clock ChurchCornerstone June 1, 1848 — 326 Bedford Street —
On Bedford Street, 0.2 miles south of Linden Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built by Old German Lutherians now owned by First Christian Congregation Clock awarded by town in contest National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m219219) HM
19 Maryland, Allegany County, Frostburg — Honoring Brownsville / Park Avenue
Near East College Avenue at Wood Street, on the right when traveling east.
Near this spot, a vibrant African American neighborhood existed prior to the construction of the Frostburg State University campus. The name and spirit of Brownsville emerged in the late 19th century largely due to the courage and dedication . . . Map (db m199904) HM
20 Maryland, Allegany County, Frostburg — St. Michael's Parish Hall
On 1st Street close to Uhl Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected in 1912, the St. Michaels' Parish Hall served the members of St. Michaels' Church and the Frostburg Community for the past 100 years. As the St. Michael parish continued to grow at the end of the 19th century, a school was added in 1891. . . . Map (db m199917) HM
21 Maryland, Allegany County, Frostburg — The Memorial Window
On West Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) north of South Water Street, on the right when traveling south.
1917 • 1918 The Memorial Window above the doorway and this tablet are here placed in honor of the boys of this church who served their country in the Great World War for liberty and justice Roll of Honor Victor W. Bennett • Stanley . . . Map (db m176073) WM
22 Maryland, Allegany County, Mount Savage — St. Ignatius Church1793 -1863
On Mile Lane Northwest at Glen Savage Farm Road, on the left when traveling east on Mile Lane Northwest.
Mass was first celebrated in Mt. Savage on this spot in 1793 by Rev. Stephen Theodore Badin, at the home of Archibald Arnold. Father Badin was the first Priest to be ordained in the United States. About 1825 St. Ignatius Church was built on . . . Map (db m176406) HM
23 Maryland, Allegany County, Mount Savage — St. Ignatius Stone
Near St. Patrick's Church Road east of New Row Road NW, on the right when traveling east.
This stone is a remaining part of the first catholic church in Mt. Savage. St. Ignatius Church, built in the late 1700's was located in what is now St. Patrick cemetery. Stone donated by Jim and Margaret RobisonMap (db m177377) HM
24 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — A Community LegacyWest Street — The Banneker-Douglass Museum —
On West Street (Maryland Route 450) west of Church Circle, on the right when traveling west.
1984 Banneker-Douglass Museum As the official museum of African-American history and culture for the State of Maryland, the Banneker-Douglass Museum is dedicated to discovering documenting, preserving and promoting . . . Map (db m114557) HM
25 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — Asbury United Methodist Church
On West Street (Maryland Route 450) at West Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on West Street.
Site of the oldest and most prominent African American congregation in Annapolis, MD. In 1803, seven free African Americans bought the land and established the First African Methodist Episcopal Church. It was closed in 1832 in a local reaction to . . . Map (db m6191) HM
26 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos C.Ss.R.January 11, 1819 - October 4, 1867
Near Duke of Gloucester Street at Newman Street, on the right when traveling east.
As a Redemptorist, Father Seelos was stationed in Baltimore, Pittsburg, Annapolis, Cumberland Detroit and New Orleans. He preached missions and retreats throughout the country. Father Seelos served here as Pastor of St. Mary's Parish in 1857 . . . Map (db m200103) HM
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27 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — Clay Street Community MontageAnnapolis Charter 300 1708-2008
On Clay Street west of Calvert Street.
This montage is the collaborative effort of George "Lassie" Belt, children from the Stanton Community Center (listed below), and Artwalk curator, Sally Wern Comport. This artwork, part of the Annapolis 300 celebration, is at the entrance to the . . . Map (db m130944) HM
28 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — First Presbyterian Church of AnnapolisFounded May 2, 1846
On Duke of Gloucester Street, on the left when traveling south.
Built in 1828 as the Hallam Theatre Reconstructed in 1847 for use by the church Enlarged in 1948 and 1959 Designated May 25, 1947 as the National Naval Memorial of the Presbyterian Church This plaque given in memory of Agnes Myers Zorn . . . Map (db m6197) HM
29 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — First Synagogue in Annapolis
On Duke of Gloucester Street near Conduit Street, on the right when traveling east.
Kneseth Israel (Assembly of Israel), chartered in 1906, purchased this home in 1910 for use as the first synagogue in Annapolis. The congregation used the building as a synagogue until 1912, when it moved to larger quarters on Prince George . . . Map (db m6310) HM
30 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — History Stone
On Memorial Circle.
This granite block was dedicated as the cornerstone of a proposed fountain on 22 November 1908, the 200th anniversary of the Annapolis City Charter. The fountain was planned to commemorate the 1649 "Act Concerning Religion," known as the "Act of . . . Map (db m6386) HM
31 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — Site of the Methodist Church1789–1817
Near State Circle at North Street, in the median.
Francis Asbury, Father of American Methodism, founded a Methodist Society in Annapolis in 1777. They built a meeting house in 1785 within the present grounds of the Naval Academy. In 1789, the “Old Blue Church” moved to this site and . . . Map (db m2909) HM
32 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — Southgate Memorial
On College Avenue (Maryland Route 450) at Chruch Circle (Maryland Route 450), on the left when traveling west on College Avenue.
To the memory of Rev. William Scott Southgate, for thirty years rector of Saint Anne's Parish in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Born April 10, 1831. Died May 21, 1899. Reverse side: Erected by the citizens of Annapolis and by his old . . . Map (db m9289) HM
33 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — St. John Neumann, C.Ss.R.
Near North Bestgate Road west of Dubois Road.
Born: March 28, 1811 Ordained: June 25, 1836 Professed as a Redemptorist: January 16, 1842 Consecrated Bishop: March 28, 1852 Died: January 5, 1860 Canonized: June 19, 1977 Map (db m114536) HM
34 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — The Charles Carroll House
Near Duke of Gloucester Street, on the right when traveling south.
Birthplace of Charles Carroll of Carrollton (September 19, 1737 – November 14, 1832), the only Roman Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence and the last of the signers to die. Charles Carroll of Annapolis (1702 – 1782), . . . Map (db m55298) HM
35 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary Under the Title of the Immaculate Conception(Saint Mary’s Church)
On Duke of Gloucester Street, on the right when traveling south.
Church and surrounding buildings are on land once owned by Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737 – 1832) only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence and last signer to die. At rear is Carroll Manor, built c.1730, his birthplace where . . . Map (db m55489) HM
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36 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — The Jonas Green House
On Charles Street, on the left when traveling south.
The 1718 Stoddert survey map indicates William Bladen as the first recorded owner of lot 42. Charles Carroll purchased the property in 1725 and may have been responsible for the construction of the original side hall, double parlor plan when he and . . . Map (db m75719) HM
37 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — The Old Fourth Ward1941 - 1951
On West Street (Maryland Route 450) at West Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on West Street.
"This is a Community Built on Brotherhood" Janice Hayes Williams, Historian
This intersection of West and West Washington Streets is the gateway to the "Old Fourth Ward," Annapolis' historic African American . . . Map (db m114537) HM
38 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — Wiley H. BatesAugust 1, 1859 - April 1, 1935
On Smithville Street, 0.1 miles east of South Villa Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Entrepreneur Churchman Alderman Philanthropist Educational Advocate Prince Hall Mason Map (db m157088) HM
39 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Parole — 4 — Cecil Memorial United Methodist Church — Parole Heritage Tour —
On Parole Street south of West Street (Maryland Route 450), on the right when traveling north.
Our First Church On July 16, 1925 (at Parole, Maryland) Reverend J.J. Cecil, a retired minister of the former Washington Conference and a member of Asbury Quarterly Conference-Annapolis, conceived for a Methodist Church in Parole. Not . . . Map (db m232506) HM
40 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Parole — 2 — Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church — Parole Heritage Tour
On Hicks Avenue south of West Street (Maryland Route 450), on the right when traveling south. Reported unreadable.
[Unfortunately, much of the text is illegible.] As the Church moves into a new millennium, it moves with a new vision. The current pastor, The Reverend Johnny R. Calhoun, leads this great vision for church and community growth. Plans for . . . Map (db m232504) HM
41 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Parole — 3 — Parole Health Center — Parole Heritage Tour —
On Drew Street just east of Parole Street, on the left when traveling east.
"Every child has the right to be born a healthy child." This sincere belief, expressed by the principal of Parole Elementary School, Walter S. Mills, in 1936, motivated the P.T.A. of that school to begin a campaign to establish a health care . . . Map (db m232507) HM
42 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Parole — 7 — Second Baptist Church — Parole Heritage Tour
On Poplar Avenue just east of Bowie Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Reported damaged.
[Unfortunately, the marker has significantly weathered and is mostly illegible. Very little text could be interpreted:] Renovated added new wing - 2001Map (db m232741) HM
43 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Crownsville — Chapel of Ease
On Severn Chapel Road, 0.2 miles Severn Chapel Road and Maud Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Upon this spot stood the "Chapel of Ease," erected in 1730 for the ease and convenience of families living in distant parts of St. Anne's Parish. Permission to build this church was granted to a party of churchmen by Charles Lord Baltimore upon the . . . Map (db m131386) HM
44 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Crownsville — Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church
On St. Stephens Church Road at Edwin Lane, on the right on St. Stephens Church Road.
A rural suburban congregation linking our past and future. Established 1858 as Mt. Tabor Methodist Episcopal Church. This building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Map (db m3412) HM
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45 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Davidsonville — Watkins Slave Cemetery
On Old Davidsonville Road (Maryland Route 424) 0.5 miles south of John Hanson Highway (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling south.
At this site, anonymously buried slaves were found during road construction in 1960. These unclaimed individuals were associated with the Locust Grove plantation founded by 1848. The remains were reburied at Mt. Tabor Church in nearby Chesterfield. . . . Map (db m114877) HM
46 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Eastport — Eastport's Soul
On Third Street at Chester Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Third Street.
Many African-American families settled here more than a century ago. these families, who have lived here for four generations, are the heart and soul of this neighborhood. Their religious, educational and cultural institutions are pillars of . . . Map (db m5653) HM
47 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Friendship — Holly Hill
On Friendship Road (Maryland Route 261) 0.1 miles south of Fairhaven Road (Route 423), on the left when traveling south.
Surveyed, 1663, as Holland’s Hills for Francis Holland; bought 1665, by Richard Harrison, Quaker planter and shipowner, who owned about 6,000 acres. The house, built in three stages between 1665 and 1733 by Richard Harrison and his son Samuel, is . . . Map (db m2938) HM
48 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Galesville, Churchton — Site of First Quaker Regional Gathering
Near Galesville Road.
Site of First Quaker Regional Gathering In Maryland By George Fox in 1672 Ann of Arundell Chapter, MD. National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century 1999 Map (db m65888) HM
49 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Glen Burnie — Marley Chapel
On Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard (Maryland Route 648) at Furnace Branch Road (Maryland Route 270), on the right when traveling south on Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard.
Erected, 1731, near this site, Marley Chapel served as a chapel of ease for the northern parish area of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church. After its abandonment bricks from the chapel were used in constructing St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Glen . . . Map (db m2868) HM
50 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Glen Burnie — Marley Church CemeteryMethodist Protestant
On Marley Neck Boulevard, 0.1 miles north of Oak Creek Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Marley Methodist Protestant Church Cemetery Marley Church was built in 1873. Relocated in 1945 as the Solley Methodist Church.Map (db m131863) HM
51 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Glen Burnie — St. Alban's Episcopal Church
On A Street at 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling south on A Street.
Built 1904. Originally Glenburnie Chapel, 1891.Map (db m9823) HM
52 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Hanover — Wesley Grove United Methodist Church
On Dorsey Road (Maryland Route 176) 0.7 miles west of Telegraph Road (Maryland Route 170), on the right when traveling west.
Consecrated Sunday, November 4, 1951, by the joint congregations of Friendship and Ridge Methodist Churches. Timber Ridge and Friendship Methodist Churches Timber Ridge Church was built c.1840 two miles to the east. It . . . Map (db m3036) HM
53 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Harwood — William Penn
On Solomon’s Island Road (Maryland Route 2) 1 mile north of Harwood Road, on the right when traveling north.
Came here to the home of Col. Thomas Tailler on “the ridge” December 13, 1682 for his first conference with Charles Lord Baltimore as to the location of the boundary line between Maryland and Pennsylvania.Map (db m3042) HM
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54 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Linthicum Heights — Benson-Hammond House
On N. Camp Meade Rd (Maryland Route 170) 0.1 miles north of Maple Road.
Built circa 1820, the Benson-Hammond House is the headquarters of the Ann Arundell County Historical Society and is open to the public. Annapolis and Baltimore Short Line Organized in 1880, the Annapolis and Baltimore Short Line ran its . . . Map (db m3161) HM
55 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Linthicum Heights — Holly Run Church
On Church Circle, 0 miles north of School Lane, on the left when traveling north.
The first church erected by the Methodist Protestant denomination. Built in 1828. Relocated and restored 1966.Map (db m68390) HM
56 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Lothian — Saint James’ ChurchOld Herring Creek Parish
On Solomons Island Road (Maryland Route 2) 0.3 miles north of Bay Front Road (Maryland Route 258), on the right when traveling north.
The first church on this site was built, 1695, and the present structure was completed 1765. The Reverend Henry Hall (1675–1722) served as the first rector, 1698-1722. From 1786–1792 Saint James’ was the home parish of Thomas John . . . Map (db m3143) HM
57 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Millersville — Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church
On Generals Highway (Maryland Route 178) at Indian Landing Road, on the left when traveling south on Generals Highway.
Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church, 1777–1977. This congregation met as a Methodist Society in 1777 at the John Sewell home, Brooksby’s Point, where circuit rider Bishop Francis Asbury often preached. Present site deeded in 1817. This . . . Map (db m2882) HM
58 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Millersville — Charles W. Baldwin Hall
On Millersville Road, on the right when traveling south.
Constructed 1861 Relocated 1895 Enlarged 1935 * Relocated to this site 2 June 1981 Rededicated 21 May 1983 By the Severn Cross Roads FoundationMap (db m6188) HM
59 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Millersville — The Severn Crossroads Church
On Generals Highway (Maryland Route 178) at Indian Landing Road, on the right when traveling south on Generals Highway.
Built as a Methodist Church in 1861 and used as the Church Sanctuary & Sunday School for fifty years. Moved in 1896 from SE to NE corner of General’s Highway and Indian Landing roads, and dedicated in 1935 to Charles W. Baldwin, its pastor for 71 . . . Map (db m2884) HM
60 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Odenton — Epiphany Episcopal Chapel and Church House
On Odenton Road at Morgan Road, on the right when traveling east on Odenton Road.
Only known World War I chapel in the United States. Consecrated in 1918 to minister to the soldiers at Camp Meade and serve as permanent mission in the village of Odenton. Designed in the Arts and Crafts style by Riggin Buckler. Used by all . . . Map (db m3162) HM
61 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Magothy Methodist Church
On Mountain Road (Maryland Route 177) 0.2 miles west of Magothy Bridge Road (Maryland Route 607), on the left when traveling west.
One of the first Methodist societies in Anne Arundel County. Log church originally erected on tract acquired in 1764, now the cemetery. Bishop Francis Asbury preached here August 27, 1777. Church built on present site in 1859 was destroyed by fire . . . Map (db m2863) HM
62 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pumphrey — 5 — Pumphrey"We Are Our History, and Our History Is Us"
On Berlin Avenue at School Road, on the right when traveling north on Berlin Avenue.
The Patapsco Park area, widely known as Pumphrey, is an historic African American enclave with roots dating to well before the American Civil War. The largely Black community remained homogeneous for many years and prided itself with . . . Map (db m240357) HM
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63 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Shady Side — At Work — At Play on the BayFrom Waterman's Home to Fishing Club
On East West Shady Side Road west of Bast Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The story of the Captain Salem Avery House mirrors that of Shady Side and the larger history of the Chesapeake Bay region. 1860-1921 The Avery Family Home In the mid-19th century, a young man came to Shady Side from New York to . . . Map (db m130026) HM
64 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Shady Side — Transformation of the Avery House and over a Century of Expansion
On East West Shady Side Road west of Bast Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The house Salem Avery built for his family in 1860 still exists today, but you have to look closely to see it. The original home was modest and had only one room with a loft. Imagine the building in front of you reduced to just the colored . . . Map (db m130002) HM
65 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, South River — All Hallows Church
On Solomon’s Island Road (Maryland Route 2) at Brick Church Road, on the right on Solomon’s Island Road.
All Hallows Parish, South River, one of the original thirty parishes created by law in 1692 when the Anglican Church was established in Maryland. The present Georgian church was built c. 1730. Several prominent London Town merchants are buried in . . . Map (db m2941) HM
66 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, West River — Old Quaker Burying Ground1672
On Owensville Road (Maryland Route 255) at Muddy Creek Road (Maryland Route 468), on the left when traveling east on Owensville Road.
Here April, 1672, George Fox, founder of Quakerism, opened the first General Meeting of Friends in Maryland, marking the beginning of West River Yearly Meeting and its successor, Baltimore Yearly Meeting of Friends. Site of West River Quaker Meeting . . . Map (db m3038) HM
67 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, West River — William Penn
On Owensville Road (Maryland Route 255) 1.4 miles east of Solomon's Island Road (Maryland Route 2).
Visited his Quaker friend William Richardson near this spot after the conference at Col. Thomas Tailler’s December 13, 1682. Lord Baltimore and the members of his Council accompanied him to this place.Map (db m3039) HM
68 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, West River — William Penn
On Galesville Road, 0.8 miles east of Muddy Creek Road (Maryland Route 468).
Attended a meeting of the Friends (Quakers) at Thomas Hooker’s December 1682 on this tract called “Brownton” (patented in 1652 for 660 acres). Penn sailed from here across the Bay to the Choptank River to a General Meeting of the Friends.Map (db m3041) HM
69 Maryland, Baltimore, Bolton Hill — Mildred Dyke Atkinson1909 - 2014
On Bolton Street.
Housing and civil rights advocate. Field Secretary of the Citizens Planning and Housing Association. Director of Christian Social Relations for the Maryland Council of ChurchesMap (db m154845) HM
70 Maryland, Baltimore, Bolton Hill — The Md. Prince Hall Masons
On Eutaw Place at West Lanvale Street, on the right when traveling north on Eutaw Place.
"The Md. Prince Hall Masons acquired this Temple from the congregation of Oheb Shalom, November 1960, built by them in 1891." Williard W. Allen, Grand Master Emeritus Samuel T. Daniels, Grand MasterMap (db m6551) HM
71 Maryland, Baltimore, Bolton Hill — Thomas J. O’Neill
On Park Avenue.
Thomas J. O’Neill 1849-1919-Founder of O’Neill & Company Department Store. He left the business to his employees. He bequeathed the funds that built Good Samaritan Hospital and the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.Map (db m142861) HM
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72 Maryland, Baltimore, Booth-Boyd — Bon Secours Hospital
On West Baltimore Street.
Congregation of the Sisters of Bon Secours, a nursing order founded in France in 1824, sent three members to Baltimore in May, 1881, at the request of Cardinal Gibbons. Their first U.S. convent opened at West Baltimore and Payson Streets the . . . Map (db m2451) HM
73 Maryland, Baltimore, Bromo Arts District — Holy Women of Paca StreetSt. Mary's Park — Dedicated 1977 —
On North Paca Street (Maryland Route 129) south of Druid Hill Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Original Site of St. Mary's Seminary & University (established 1791) First Roman Catholic Seminary founded in the United States
St. Mary's Historic Seminary Chapel (1808) was designed by Maximilian Godefroy . . . Map (db m219583) HM
74 Maryland, Baltimore, Bromo Arts District — Sons of St. Mary's: Called to Serve, Educated to LeadSt. Mary's Park — Dedicated 1977 —
On North Paca Street (Maryland Route 129) south of Druid Hill Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Original Site of St. Mary's Seminary & University (established 1791) First Roman Catholic Seminary founded in the United States
Many notable men have called themselves sons of St. Mary's, among them leaders of . . . Map (db m219582) HM
75 Maryland, Baltimore, Bromo Arts District — St. Mary's Seminary Chapel
On North Paca Street (Maryland Route 129), on the left when traveling north.
In 1791, at the invitation of Bishop John Carroll, the first bishop in the United States, Sulpician priests came to Baltimore from France to found St. Mary's Seminary, the nation's oldest Catholic seminary. After establishing the seminary in a . . . Map (db m219570) HM
76 Maryland, Baltimore, Canton — Honor Roll
On South Conkling Street at Fleet Street on South Conkling Street.
"We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain." 1941 World War II 1945 Michael P. Angelonga U.S.A. Joseph Balek U.S.A. Jess Barton U.S.A. Andrew Baumer U.S.A. Kilian J. Buettner U.S.A. Carroll L. Caples . . . Map (db m145466) WM
77 Maryland, Baltimore, Carroll-South Hilton — Mt. Olivet Cemetery
On Frederick Avenue (Maryland Route 144) at Font Hill Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Frederick Avenue.
The burial place of Methodist pioneers including Bishops Francis Asbury, Enoch George, John Emory and Beverly Waugh, also Robert Strawbridge, first preacher in Maryland and Jesse Lee, founder in New England. Site of 1966 Methodist Bicentennial time . . . Map (db m33697) HM
78 Maryland, Baltimore, Cold Spring — Ruscombe
On Spring Garden Drive.
“Ruscombe” (meaning brown hill) was built in 1866 by James Wood Tyson, the younger brother of Jesse Tyson who built the nearby Cylburn Mansion. By the 1860’s, the Tyson dynasty, long one of Baltimore’s pre-eminent Quaker and . . . Map (db m114587) HM
79 Maryland, Baltimore, Coldstream - Homestead - Montebello — Patapsco Friends Meeting House
Near Harford Road.
On this site was erected Patapsco Friends Meeting House 6th Mo. 12th, 1681 is the earliest record of this meeting. Removed to Aisquith & Fayette Sts. Baltimore Town 2nd Mo. 22nd, 1781.Map (db m65715) HM
80 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — Baltimore's Holocaust MemorialDedicated October 6, 1997
On East Lombard Street just east of South Gay Street, on the left when traveling east.
Recalling the elaborate rail system used during the Holocaust to transport millions of people to their deaths, the concrete monoliths symbolize two abandoned rail cars. Haunting messages, written by a survivor, are the only freight these rail . . . Map (db m183360) HM WM
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81 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On Cathedral Street at West Mulberry Street (U.S. 40), on the left when traveling south on Cathedral Street.
Has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.Map (db m5787) HM
82 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — Building Atop the Burying Ground
On West Fayette Street at Greene Street, on the left when traveling west on West Fayette Street.
When leaders of First Presbyterian Church decided to build an new church atop their 18th-century burying ground, they hoped to serve Baltimore’s growing west end and protect their burial place from being diverted to other uses. Construction . . . Map (db m2413) HM
83 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — Creating an American Culture: The Golden Age of BaltimoreMount Vernon Cultural Walk
On Cathedral Street at Mulberry Street on Cathedral Street.
During the early 19th century, Baltimore became, for a brief time, America’s second largest and fastest growing city. Baltimore led the world in shipbuilding, sail-cloth production, and flour milling. On Cathedral Hill, Baltimore’s business leaders . . . Map (db m107314) HM
84 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — Discover Holliday Street: A Stage for Culture, Politics, and WorshipHeritage Walk
On E. Lexington Street at Holliday Street on E. Lexington Street.
Holliday Street was Baltimore’s original entertainment and cultural center. The Holliday Street Theater ... [The rest of the inscription on the main text is not legible.] [The inscriptions under the images on the right] 1st . . . Map (db m168771) HM
85 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — George Washington Bicentennial Marker
On North Charles Street at East Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling north on North Charles Street.
This elm has watched the growth of "Baltimore Towne" for over 100 years, on former estate of John Eager Howard, Revolutionary and 1812 Officer and fifth governor of Maryland. Here, in "Howard's Woods", Count De Rochambeau's troops camped, 1782, . . . Map (db m209470) HM
86 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — James Cardinal Gibbons
Near Gay Street at Fayette Street.
At this site, on July 23, 1834, was born America’s first Prince of the Church, James Cardinal Gibbons. Although world-renowned for the influence and profoundness of his thought he was always the parish priest striving for the salvation of . . . Map (db m208811) HM
87 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — James Cardinal Gibbons Monument
On West Mulberry Street (U.S. 40) at Cathedral Street, on the left when traveling east on West Mulberry Street.
James Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop of Baltimore Devoted Churchman Exemplary Citizen Friend of Humanity July 23, 1834 March 24, 1921 Citizens of many faiths hereby honor a great AmericanMap (db m208812) HM
88 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — Old St. Paul's
On North Charles Street at East Saratoga Street, on the right when traveling north on North Charles Street.
St. Paul's Church (Episcopal) stands on the only property that has remained under the same ownership since the original survey of Baltimore Town in 1730. In that year, Lot. No. 19, the highest point in the new town, was granted to St. Paul's . . . Map (db m92305) HM
89 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — Old St. Paul'sBaltimore City Landmark
On North Charles Street just south of East Saratoga Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
St. Paul's Church (Episcopal) stands on the only property that has remained under the same ownership since the original survey of Baltimore Town in 1730. In that year, Lot. No. 19, the highest point in the new town, was granted to St. Paul's . . . Map (db m166953) HM
90 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — Pope John Paul II Monument
On North Charles Street at West Franklin Street on North Charles Street.
Pope John Paul II on the occasion of his visit to Baltimore October 8 1995 Maryland holds a special place in the history of American Catholicism, indeed in the religious history of the nation. It was here that religious freedom and . . . Map (db m102379) HM
91 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — Rectory of Old St. Paul’s Parish
On Cathedral Street at Saratoga Street on Cathedral Street.
Incorporated 1692, 37 years before Baltimore Town itself, St. Paul’s moved to this vicinity in 1731. It was City’s first place of public worship. this rectory, the “parsonage on the hill” built 1788–1791 on half acre lot given by . . . Map (db m2538) HM
92 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — Saint Paul's ParishEstablished 1692
On Charles Street just south of East Saratoga Street, on the right when traveling north.
Mother Church of BaltimoreMap (db m166952) HM
93 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — St. Alphonsus Parish World War II Memorial
On West Saratoga Street.
To the glory of God and in honor of the 581 men and women from St. Alphonsus Parish who served their country in the Second World War 1941-1945. (Listing of the men and women) “Eternal rest grant unto them; O Lord, and let perpetual light . . . Map (db m103778) WM
94 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryCo-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Baltimore
On Cathedral Street at Mulberry Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling north on Cathedral Street.
First cathedral in the United States Cornerstone laid 1806 By: Bishop John Carroll Dedicated 1821Map (db m166955) HM
95 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — The Lovely Lane Meeting House
On East Redwood Street, on the right when traveling west.
Upon this site stood from 1774 to 1786 The Lovely Lane Meeting House in which was organized December 1784 The Methodist Episcopal Church in The United States of AmericaMap (db m7039) HM
96 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — Zion Lutheran Church
On East Lexington Street at Holliday Street, on the left on East Lexington Street.
Founder in 1755, Zion Church is the oldest Lutheran congregation in Maryland. German Lutherans began settling in Baltimore Town shortly after it was laid out in 1730. Relying on itinerant preachers from Pennsylvania, the small struggling community . . . Map (db m2714) HM
97 Maryland, Baltimore, Druid Heights — St. Katherine's Memorial Park
On Presstman Street just east of Druid Hill Avenue (Maryland Route 129), on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated in memory of: St. Katherine's Sisters of All Saints; the Sisters of St. Mary's; the Sisters of Mt. Calvary; and all residents of the former St. Katherine's Home for Little Girls, operated on this site, 1896 - 1935.Map (db m212886) HM
98 Maryland, Baltimore, Dunbar-Broadway — First Baptist Church
On North Caroline Street, on the right when traveling north.
First Baptist Church, the oldest Black Baptist church in Maryland, was founded amidst turmoil in 1836, five years after Nat Turner's Rebellion in Virginia. Alarmed at the Rebellion, Maryland and other slave states passed laws restricting the . . . Map (db m7564) HM
99 Maryland, Baltimore, East Case — Loyola College and High School1852 - 1952
On Holliday Street at East Lexington Street, on the right when traveling north on Holliday Street.
Founded on this site and dedicated to the greater Glory of God • Loyola College and High School. Erected in honor of our Loyola War Dead and to commemorate one hundred years of growth. [Captions:] Holliday St 1852 • . . . Map (db m237123) HM WM
100 Maryland, Baltimore, Evergreen — Bolton Street Synagogue Stone Run Path Restoration
On Stony Run Walking Path at West Cold Spring Lane, on the right when traveling north on Stony Run Walking Path.
A Path to Healthier Streams Take note of the next 200 feet of trail you're enjoying! This new section of Stony Run Path was designed for the benefit and enjoyment of our community and to help us restore our streams, the Baltimore Harbor, . . . Map (db m212248) HM

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