Thurgood Marshall Memorial - Annapolis
1908Memorial honoring Baltimore native Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
4.4 mi away
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Memorial honoring Baltimore native Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
The oldest state capitol building in continuous legislative use, where the Treaty of Paris was ratified in 1784.
Established in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft at the former Fort Severn in Annapolis.
Birthplace of Charles Carroll, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence and the last surviving signer.
The 4.3-mile bridge connecting Maryland's Western and Eastern Shores, opened in 1952 and expanded in 1973.
NASA's first space flight center, established in 1959, named after rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard.
DC's legendary half-smoke joint since 1958. Survived the 1968 riots. Obama ate here. Bill Cosby's tab is still running.
Baltimore's last great Jewish deli on Corned Beef Row since 1915. The corned beef is hand-cut and piled impossibly high.
Baltimore's Lexington Market treasure since 1886. The jumbo lump crab cake is the standard all others are measured against. No filler.
39 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
You're near a piece of living history, one of the last links to a thrilling Chesapeake Bay tradition! This is Oliver's Gift, a log canoe built back in 1947 by Oliver Duke. She's a racing log canoe, a type of sailing…
Pull over for a pint of history! This unassuming brick building was once the lively London Town Publik House, a central gathering spot long before interstates and smartphones. Built in 1764, the William Brown House…
Prepare to pay your respects at Annapolis National Cemetery, a solemn ground holding the stories of over 3,100 lives. This small but significant cemetery, just over four acres, stands as a testament to service and…
Memorial honoring Baltimore native Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
You're driving through a place where the seeds of American democracy were carefully nurtured. Annapolis was a major colonial port and played a pivotal role in the lead-up to the Revolutionary War. Home to many of the…
The oldest state capitol building in continuous legislative use, where the Treaty of Paris was ratified in 1784.
Birthplace of Charles Carroll, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence and the last surviving signer.
Ever wonder what a founding father's dream home looked like? Get ready to see one of the very first three-story brick Georgian mansions in the Thirteen Colonies! It's a true architectural masterpiece. Construction on…
Ever wondered what it was like to live in a mansion just before America became, well, America? You're about to drive past one of the finest surviving examples of British colonial architecture in the entire country. This…
Look out your window at one of Annapolis’s most impressive survivors from the 18th century! This is the Brice House, an architectural twin to the famous William Paca House and the Hammond-Harwood House. Built between…
Established in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft at the former Fort Severn in Annapolis.
Stop by this mid-18th century inn and imagine travelers from centuries past seeking rest and refreshment. This modest frame house, built around 1753, served as a vital stop for those journeying through Anne Arundel…
Pull over, history buff! You’re about to discover a place where freedom found a literal beachhead. This isn't just any summer house; it was one of the very first built in Highland Beach, a pioneering African American…
Imagine a sprawling plantation, once the heart of a prominent Maryland family's life, now a piece of Naval Academy history. This is Howard's Adventure. The Hammond family, well-known in Anne Arundel County, called this…
Get ready to step into a legend! You’re approaching the hallowed ground of Belair Stud Farm, a name synonymous with American horse racing greatness. This isn't just any old stable; it's where champions were born,…
Ever wonder what life was like for a colonial governor? This elegant Georgian mansion, Belair, was once home to Maryland's Provincial Governor, Samuel Ogle. Built around 1745, this estate became a powerhouse in the…
The 4.3-mile bridge connecting Maryland's Western and Eastern Shores, opened in 1952 and expanded in 1973.
Erected in 1883, this lighthouse stands guard, warning ships away from a dangerous shoal. It's called Sandy Point Shoal Light. Before this lighthouse, there was an earlier brick tower built on Sandy Point in 1857. But…
Feel the weight of history – this land whispers tales of freedom and oppression. Marietta, a former tobacco plantation, wasn't just a place of labor; it became a beacon of hope on the Underground Railroad. In the early…
Look to your left, and tell me if you feel a chill. You're passing one of Maryland's most haunting abandoned places: the Glenn Dale Hospital, an old tuberculosis sanatorium. Built in 1934, this massive facility, with 23…
Ever wonder how spacecraft stay pointed in the right direction? You're approaching a place that ensures they do, even against Earth's invisible magnetic pull! This is the Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility, also known as…
Ever wonder how communities built themselves up when the world was actively trying to tear them down? This unassuming hall holds the answer. Built in 1892, St. Mary's Beneficial Society Hall was a vital hub for African…
NASA's first space flight center, established in 1959, named after rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard.
Look out there, because you're about to pass a true survivor – the oldest screw-pile lighthouse in Maryland! This isn't just any old beacon; it's a testament to ingenuity and the fight against the unforgiving Chesapeake…
Ever wonder where the Coast Guard keeps its fleet in fighting shape? You're driving right past their sole shipyard, a place that's been building and repairing vessels for over a century! This isn't just any old dock.…
Ever wonder what a forgotten fortress looks like? Gaze out at the Patapsco River, and you'll spot Fort Carroll, an abandoned hexagonal sea fort sitting on its own artificial island. Named for Charles Carroll of…
Pull over! You're about to pass a building that was the beating heart of an entire community during segregation. Built in 1889, Abraham Hall was a vital center for the African American community of Rossville. This isn't…
Ever wondered what a perfect 1930s town looked like? You're about to drive through one. Greenbelt isn't just a town; it's a living monument to a bold New Deal experiment. During the Great Depression, President…
Look out your window! You're about to pass a true engineering marvel: the only one of its kind left in the world. This isn't just any old bridge. It's the Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge, and it changed how America built…
Once a thriving cotton mill, Savage Mill has been transformed into a vibrant complex of shops and restaurants. In 1822, the Savage Manufacturing Company was founded here, along the Little Patuxent River. The mill…
Ever wonder how a whole town gets its name? You're driving into Savage, Maryland, a place literally built around the powerful Savage Mill. This spot on the Little Patuxent River has been buzzing with mill activity since…
This unassuming lighthouse witnessed the birth of modern shipping into Baltimore harbor. The Craighill Channel Lower Range Front Light, completed in 1873, was the first of its kind in the Chesapeake Bay, built using a…
Pull over for a moment, because you're about to pass a place with a complicated history: Troy Hill Farm, a historic slave plantation tied to one of Maryland's most prominent families. This isn't just an old house; it's…
Did you know the world's oldest continuously operating airport is right here? College Park Airport has seen it all. It all started in 1909, when the U.S. Army needed a place to train its first pilots. Wilbur Wright…
Pull over, history buffs! This unassuming house belonged to Commodore Joshua Barney, a true double-threat hero of both the American Revolution and the War of 1812. He was a swashbuckling privateer and naval officer who…
Pull over! You're approaching Fairmount Heights, one of the very first planned African-American communities in the entire United States. Seriously, this place is a big deal. Back in 1908, a group of determined…
Once a plantation dating back to the 1730s, Belmont Estate offers a glimpse into colonial Maryland life. Get ready to step back in time! This magnificent estate, originally known as "Moore's Morning Choice," was founded…
Check it out, that's the NS Savannah! She's not just any ship, she's a floating piece of Cold War history, and a symbol of atomic ambition. Conceived under President Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" program, the Savannah…
One of only two operational Liberty ships, the SS John W. Brown played a vital role in supplying the Allied forces during World War II. Launched in 1942, she made 13 voyages across the Atlantic and Mediterranean,…