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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15FC_on-to-yorktown_Baltimore-MD.html
Our nation never had more at risk than it did in September 1781. The American Revolutionary War—the War for independence—had raged for nearly six years.More than 4,000 American and French troops, allied in their fight against the Briti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15FB_wrestling-in-maryland_Baltimore-MD.html
Wrestling was a popular sport in Maryland in the early 20th century. Baltimore was the base for nationally known professionals Gus "Americus" Schoenlein, Frank "Shad" Link, Frank Lynch, Harry Scroggs, "Kid" Taylor and Anthony "Columbus" Wallnoefer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP3V_richard-h-trainor_Baltimore-MD.html
The Camden Yards Light Rail Station is dedicated to Richard H. "Dick" Trainor (1929—1997) for his outstanding public service and leadership in the construction of transportation and public facilities throughout the state of Maryland. He bega…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP3U_baltimore-riot-trail_Baltimore-MD.html
(Preface):On April 19, 1861, Confederate sympathizers attacked the 6th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment as it changed trains en route to Washington, which the secessionists hoped to isolate. To learn more about the Baltimore Riot, the city's role i…
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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/HMKF7_a-mothers-grief_Baltimore-MD.html
In an age of high infant mortality, Sarah and John Brown experience more than their share of loss. Plagued by smallpox, yellow fever, cholera, typhoid, measles and mumps, early Baltimore families buried one of every three children before their fir…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME3D_brig-general-lewis-a-armistead_Baltimore-MD.html
Within this cemetery is buriedBrig. GeneralLewis A. ArmisteadBorn New Bern, N.C.Feb. 16, 1817Died at Gettysburg, Pa.July 3, 1863 Where men under his commandmade the farthest northernadvance by any Southern troops Captain U.S. Armybefore join…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME3B_national-independence-in-the-revolution-and-war-of-1812_Baltimore-MD.html
Amongthe illustrious meninterred within this enclosure whoassisted in the achievement ofNational Independencein theRevolution and War of 1812are the followingSamuel Chase, 1741 - 1811, Signer of the Declaration of IndependenceColonel John Eager Ho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9RW_davidge-hall_Baltimore-MD.html
Davidge Hall, constructed in 1812, is named for the first dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dr. John B. Davidge. Noted for its unique classical appearance, it is the oldest building in the country used continuously for medical…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8SP_old-otterbein-church_Baltimore-MD.html
"Mother Church" of the United Brethren in Christ. First chapel erected 1771, present edifice, 1785. Burial place of the denomination's founder, Philip Wilhelm Otterbein, pastor, 1774-1813. Lovely Lane Chapel, "Mother Church of American Methodism,"…
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