James Cardinal Gibbons
At this site, on July 23, 1834, was born America’s first Prince of the Church,
James Cardinal Gibbons.
Although world-renowned for the influence and profoundness of his thought he was always the parish priest striving for the salvation of souls.
This plaque, dedicated to his memory on behalf of the people of Baltimore
is erected by
Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin,
Governor of Maryland
1951–1959,
Mayor of Baltimore
1943–1947
1963–1967.
Marker can be reached from the intersection of Gay Street and Fayette Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
