Co-discoverer of the North Pole

With

Admiral Robert Peary

April 6, 1909

Born:August 8, 1866 - Died: March 9, 1955

Son of Maryland

Exemplification of courage, fortitude and patriotism, whose valiant deeds of noble devotion under the command of admiral Robert Edwin Peary, in pioneer arctic exploration and discovery, established everlasting prestige and glory for his state and country.

By the State of Maryland

J. Millard Tawes, Governor

The Board of Public Works

J. Millard Tawes, Governor

Louis L. Goldstein, Comptroller

Hooper S. Miles, Tresurer

Andrew Heubeck, Jr., Secretary

The Governor's Advisory Committee

Herbert M. Frisby, Chairman

Mrs. J. William Middendorf, Jr.

Senator J. Alvin Jones

Albert P. Backhaus

Marker can be reached from State Circle.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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