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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EAS_during-the-civil-war_Arbutus-MD.html
During the Civil War, Union troops stationed here guarded the viaduct against destruction by southern forces. The viaduct stands today as originally built, 612 feet long, 28 feet wide, and curving in a graceful four degree arc across the Patapsco.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DTW_gwynn-oak-park-and-the-civil-rights-movement_Lochearn-MD.html
On August 28, 1963, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D. C. On that same day a victory for equal rights occurred here, as segregation ended at Gwynn Oak Amusement Park, which used to occupy this …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DH2_lieutenant-milton-ernest-ricketts-memorial_Owings-Mills-MD.html
In Memory of Lieutenant Milton Ernest Ricketts, United States Navy, August 7, 1913 - May 8, 1942. Lieutenant Ricketts of Baltimore County was killed in action during World War II, aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Yorktown (CV 5), in the battle of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CPT_baltimore-regional-trail_Catonsville-MD.html
During the Civil War, Baltimore and its environs exemplified the divided loyalties of Maryland's residents. The city had commercial ties to the South as well as the North, and its secessionist sympathies erupted in violence on April 19, 1861, when…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CF8_my-ladys-manor-10-000-acres_Monkton-MD.html
In 1713 Charles Calvert, third Lord Baltimore gave to his wife, Margaret 10,000 acres known as My Lady's Manor. In 1731, Thomas Brerewood was engaged to manage the land. During the Revolution the property was confiscated by Maryland and in 1782 so…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AUB_power-house_Edgemere-MD.html
At one time, this building housed all of the generators and power distribution panels for the fort's gun emplacements.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AU9_searchlight-power-house_Edgemere-MD.html
This building originally contained the electrical generating and power distribution equipment for the fort's searchlights, used for night illumination of the river.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AU7_battery-nicholson_Edgemere-MD.html
Completed in 1900 and armed in 1902 with two 6" disappearing rifles. Named in honor of Judge Joseph H. Nicholson, Captain of Volunteer Artillery, in the defense of Fort McHenry, September 13 & 14, 1814.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AU5_battery-clagett_Edgemere-MD.html
Completed in 1900, this battery contained two 3" rapid fire guns. Named in honor of Lieut. Levi Clagett, who was killed in the defense of Fort McHenry.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AQS_dedicated-to-all-men-and-women_Sparrows-Point-MD.html
Dedicated to all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country during all wars and conflicts.