Branches of Baltimore History

Location: Belair Road & Shannon Drive – (Street View)

A Servicemen’s Memorial is inconspicuously placed within a large bush on the edge of Herring Run Park.  At the corner of Belair Road and Shannon Drive, the monument displays an eagle atop a scroll containing the names of Belair community members that died during WWI.  Edward Berge, one of Baltimore’s most important realist sculptors, was commissioned to create the memorial.  Dedicated in 1921, the sculpture’s condition is decent, yet could stand some attention.  The 200 year old Columbus Obelisk towers nearby.

GPS: 39° 19′ 32.53″ N 76° 34′ 5.50″ W

Location: S Linwood Avenue & Eastern Avenue

This memorial plaque was affixed to a flagpole at Patterson Park in 1923.  The World War I marker is just a few steps away from Hans Schuler’s General Pulaski Monument, a majestic sculpture honoring one of America’s, and Poland’s, greatest war heroes.

GPS: 39° 17′ 13.17″ N 76° 34′ 36.77″ W

Location: Wyman Park Drive & San Martin Drive - (Street View)

This servicemen’s memorial was created in honor of those lost during World War II from the Remington / Wyman area neighborhoods.  Erected in 1945, the stone structure stands on the west edge of Johns Hopkins campus near the edge of Remington.  The backside contains a plaque with the names of the fallen soldiers.

GPS: 39° 19′ 35.87″ N 76° 37′ 24.96″ W

Location: Warren Avenue & Henry Street – (Street View)

Dedicated in 1933, the Our Fathers Saved Sundial was created in honor of Union Civil War Casualties.  The inscription reads: “In memory of the Grand Army of the Republic by the Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865.”  Situated at the southern end of Federal Hill, near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.  Monuments to war heroes Samuel Smith and George Armistead are placed at the park as well.

GPS: 39° 16′ 45.40″ N 76° 36′ 29.44″ W

Location: E Fayette Street & N Frederick Street – (Street View)

William Donald Schaefer dedicated this tablet and park, in 1986, to all U.S. veterans of war.  The marker’s inscription is the same as the Locust Point Monument’s.  The small park is directly behind the War Memorial Building.

GPS: 39° 17′ 27.64″ N 76° 36′ 27.67″ W

Location: E Fort Avenue & Andre Street – (Street View)

This tablet and flagstaff was dedicated, in 1989, to all veterans of American wars. The plaque reads: “Dedicated to those men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States who, in serving their country during times of conflict, have suffered the scars of battle. The memorial is near the entrance to Fort McHenry.

GPS: 39° 16′ 4.61″ N 76° 35′ 28.42″ W

Location: W 33rd Street & Keswick Road – (Street View)

The Baltimore neighborhood of Hampden has a Servicemen’s Memorial off Keswick Road. The World War II monument rests in a community playground.

GPS: 39° 19′ 36.00″ N 76° 37′ 39.60″ W

Location: Beechwood Drive near the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Planted in 1919, The Grove of Remembrance honors those who fought in World War I.  Two markers stand at the entrance of the thicket, one showing dedication information and the other displaying a map of the woodland area.  One tree was planted for every state, the city of Baltimore and Woodrow Wilson.  As the years went by more trees were planted marking each subsequent American War.  It is said to be the oldest living memorial in the United States.

GPS: 39° 19′ 21.70″ N 76° 39′ 6.13″ W

Nearby Monuments:

Location: 29th Division Street – (Street View)

Outside of Maryland’s 5th Regiment Armory, within the property’s fence line, is a servicemen’s memorial.  The monument is just off Howard Street and Bolton Street in Baltimore.  The Hamman-Costin WWI Memorial and the Maryland Line Monument are nearby.

GPS: 39° 18′ 14.71″ N 76° 37′ 18.89″ W

Location: Falls Road & Weldon Avenue

This WWII Servicemen’s memorial stands near Weldon Circle in the Medfield Community of Baltimore.  The inscription on the back reads “freedom of worship and speech, freedom from fear and want.”

GPS: 39° 20′ 18.12″ N 76° 38′ 17.06″ W