The Old United States Arsenal-Pikesville, MD
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 39° 22.484 W 076° 43.386
18S E 351579 N 4359778
The Old United States Arsenal was built in 1816 after the close of the War of 1812 as an arsenal.
Waymark Code: WM116X2
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/27/2019
Views: 5
The text on the historical marker is: The Old United States Arsenal- Built in 1816 after the close of the War of 1812 as an arsenal. Removed to a point of safety beyond Baltimore. Used during the War between the States and later as a Confederate Home. Now the property of the State of Maryland (1935).
Erected 1935 by State Roads Commission.
County (required): Baltimore County
Location (required): 1398 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208
More info about the site/marker (optional): The property is now used by the Maryland State Police as their Headquarters.
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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