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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Pasadena, Maryland

 
Clickable Map of Anne Arundel County, Maryland and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Anne Arundel County, MD (467) Baltimore Ind. City, MD (1071) Baltimore County, MD (335) Calvert County, MD (153) Howard County, MD (142) Kent County, MD (101) Prince George s County, MD (642) Queen Anne s County, MD (108) Talbot County, MD (131)  AnneArundelCounty(467) Anne Arundel County (467)  Baltimore(1071) Baltimore (1071)  BaltimoreCounty(335) Baltimore County (335)  CalvertCounty(153) Calvert County (153)  HowardCounty(142) Howard County (142)  KentCounty(101) Kent County (101)  PrinceGeorge'sCounty(642) Prince George's County (642)  QueenAnne'sCounty(108) Queen Anne's County (108)  TalbotCounty(131) Talbot County (131)
Annapolis is the county seat for Anne Arundel County
Pasadena is in Anne Arundel County
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1 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — A Lighthouse CrumblesDowns Park History Moment
First established in 1822 (discontinued in 1855) the Bodkin Island Lighthouse would have been visible to your left in the distance. It has long since crumbled and what remains of the lighthouse and the island on which it stood now show only as a . . . Map (db m147648) HM
2 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Bill Burton Fishing Pier
Dedicated September 19, 2009 in Memory of William (Bill) Joel Burton Legendary Maryland Outdoors Writer, Natural Resource Advocate and Fisherman A resident of Pasadena on Stoney Creek, Bill Burton was a true newspaperman who . . . Map (db m49904) HM
3 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Captain John Smith
On June 22-24, 1608, Captain John Smith and his small crew in an open boat explored the waters adjacent to Hancock's Resolution Park. This is proved by his mapping of the Magothy River, Bodkin Creek, and the Patapsco River (which he called the . . . Map (db m9279) HM
4 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Fort Smallwood Park Flagpole
Dedicated in Honor of Anne Arundel County Residents Who Lost Their Lives in the Global War on Terrorism May their scarifice be honored and remembered forever The Citizens of Anne Arundel County John R Leopold, County . . . Map (db m9387) WM
5 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Freetown
Established in the mid 19th century on land owned by Capt. James Spencer, who served in the Union Army during the Civil War, Freetown illustrates the principles of self-sufficiency and cooperation typical of African American communities. The first . . . Map (db m13567) HM
6 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Garden GazeboDowns Park History Moment
During the period 1913 to 1937 this property was the summer estate of H.R. Mayo Thom. In Mother's Garden was this thatched roof gazebo. The gazebo was built by Reginald Giddings, a handyman who worked or the Thoms. Mr. Giddings was an Englishman . . . Map (db m147654) HM
7 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Hancock's ResolutionBuilt c. 1785
Recorded on the National Register of Historic Places 1975. Second Marker (inside the facility): Hancock's Resolution Unusual for its stone construction, this house was built c1785 by Stephen & Belinda Ridgely Hancock, a . . . Map (db m9064) HM
8 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Improvements on the BayfrontDowns Park History Moment
During the period 1913 to 1937 this property was the summer estate of H.R. Mayo Thom. The bridge and bathhouse pictured here were used by family and friends for access to the beach. Catherine (Thom) Parsons recalls:
"...We . . . Map (db m147644) HM
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9 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — In Memoriam
May 30 1960. Erected by Pasadena Post No. 277, American Legion. Dedicated to Anne Arundel County as a memorial to all who fought so valiantly in the World Wars and Korea....with eternal gratitude to those who made the supreme sacrifice to preserve . . . Map (db m2897) WM
10 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Kids on the FarmDowns Park History Moment
During the 1940's thru the 1960's this property belonged to Dr. George Bishop and family. There were numerous cottages on the property which were rented to families for the summer. The kids often got to ride in the horse cart as depicted here. . . . Map (db m147646) HM
11 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Magothy Methodist Church
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
12 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Mother's Garden
Mother's Garden was part of the summer estate of H. R. Mayo Thom. The garden was built in the early 1900's by Reginald Giddings for Mr. Thom's wife, Helen Hopkins Thom. The garden was maintained by the Bishop family until the 1960's. In 1982, the . . . Map (db m9542) HM
13 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Observing the EnemyStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Bodkin Island, having an excellent view down the Bay, was an observation station long before the war. The "Bodkin Telegraphe", a flag-signalling system based on Baltimore's Federal Hill, alerted Baltimore merchants from here as their ships . . . Map (db m76732) HM
14 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Preservation in Progressat Ft Smallwood Park
Ft Smallwood Park is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. As Anne Arundel County brings Ft Smallwood Park back to its former glory, this historic Concession Stand (c. 1932) will be preserved and restored. . . . Map (db m98464) HM
15 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Prime ViewStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
What became Fort Smallwood provided an ideal vantage point for the start - and end - of the British assalut on Baltimore in 1814. On September 11, ships anchored across the river from here. More than 4,500 troops were rowed ashore at North Point to . . . Map (db m75087) HM
16 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — So We Will Not Forget
With God's blessing, we dedicate this emblem of liberty to the men and women of this community who served and those who gave their all so that we, their children, and our childrens children can live in freedom, peace and harmony with our fellow men . . . Map (db m9281) HM
17 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Summer House on the BayDowns Park History Moment
During the period 1913 to 1937 this property was the summer estate of H.R. Mayo Thom. The gazebo pictured here was built and enjoyed by the Thoms during this period. Catherine (Thom) Parsons, daughter of H.R. Mayo Thom recalls: . . . Map (db m147649) HM
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18 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — The Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay About 35 million years ago a large meteor struck near what would eventually become the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The meteor forever altered the surrounding area. 10 to 2 million years ago, our planet went . . . Map (db m209203) HM
19 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — The History of Ft Smallwood Park
Before the Park (1674-1896) Native Americans have used this land for more than 5,000 years, leaving behind piles of oyster shell, along with shards of pottery and projectile points from the Lat Archaic (3,750BC-1,250BC) to the Woodland . . . Map (db m98465) HM
20 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — The History of Ft Smallwood Park
The Public Park Era (1927-Present) Recreation and places dedicated to its pursuit were a nation-wide phenomena in the early 20th Century. The shores of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers were dotted with swimming beaches, waterfront . . . Map (db m98466) HM
21 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — The old entrance roadDowns Park History Moment
This photo, probably taken in the 1930's, shows the old entrance road to Rocky Beach Farm. Access to the farm at that time was primarily via this road which extended out to Mountain Road. Visible over Annette Thoms shoulder is the end of the . . . Map (db m147652) HM
22 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — The Rocky Beach Oyster FarmDowns Park History Moment
In 1913 this property belonged to a wealthy Baltimorean, Mr. H. R. Mayo Thom. He was the first person in Maryland to plant oysters on land leased from the state under the new Haman Oyster Culture Law. The Rocky Beach Oyster Farm was located . . . Map (db m147651) HM
23 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — The TonkawayDowns Park History Moment
During the period 1913 to 1937 this property was the summer estate of H. R. Mayo Thom. Mr. Thom was a wealthy Baltimorean who made many improvements to the property. This boat, the Tonkaway was once of his greatest pleasures Catherine (Thom) . . . Map (db m147647) HM
24 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — The Wishing Bench
This bench was built for Ms. Thom around 1915 by Reginald Giddings. Legend has it that if you sit quietly and make a secret wish, your wish will come true.Map (db m147655) HM
25 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Veterans of Foreign WarsFort Smallwood Post 2462
Dedicate this monument Nov. 11, 1983 To all who made the supreme sacrifice. To those of us who carry the wounds of war. To those who's memories will live forever. Let us with God's help never forget.Map (db m9282) WM
 
 
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