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Maryland Memorial
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| Dedicated: | 1895 |
| Location: | Lookout Hill |
| Description: | Large corinthian column with globe at top |
| Architect: | Stanford White |
| Materials: | Granite, bronze, marble |
| Dimensions: | Column H: 12' Diameter 19" - 26"; Capital H: 29" W: 29" D: 22 1/2"; Globe Diameter 24" |
| Donor: | Maryland Sociey, Sons of the American Revolution |
Inscription
Marble pedestal front:IN HONOR OF / MARYLAND'S FOUR HUNDRED / WHO ON THIS BATTLE-FIELD / AUGUST 27TH 1776 / SAVED THE AMERICAN ARMY /
Marble pedestal back:
GOOD GOD! WHAT BRAVE FELLOWS / I MUST THIS DAY LOSE / GEORGE
WASHINGTON/
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