Thurgood Marshall Memorial - Annapolis
1908Memorial honoring Baltimore native Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
Annapolis, Maryland
Everything Annapolis is known for
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Annapolis, Maryland, known as "America's Sailing Capital," also has a notable musical identity. While it is a historic coastal town, its music scene thrives with local musicians and national acts.
Twenty-seven artists call Annapolis home, including rock band Jimmie's Chicken Shack and indie artists Moss Icon and Tall Firs. The city is also mentioned in songs like "Darkness" by Eminem and "No Kinda Dancer" by Robert Earl Keen.
Music in Annapolis
Songs About Annapolis
Darkness
Eminem
"A deadly shooting at a newspaper office in Annapolis"
No Kinda Dancer
Robert Earl Keen
"With buxom ol' matrons to a quick John Paul Jones"
River Washed Hair
Zach Bryan
"When the Army and Navy game's on"
Artists From Annapolis
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Thomas LaRosa
other
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Michael Manring
electronic
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Jepetto
metal
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Moss Icon
indie
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Jimmie's Chicken Shack
rock
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Young Dylan
hip-hop
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The Braxtons
r-n-b
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The Hated
metal
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Tall Firs
indie
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Trey Williams
r-n-b
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James Fitzpatrick
classical
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Plunger
metal
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Ironchrist
metal
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Alyssa Flaherty
americana
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Brett Jones
folk
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LaRosa
pop
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Troll Tribe
metal
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Bernard Addison
jazz
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Brion Kinne
folk
B
Bill Dicey
blues
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Rivers & Roads in Song near Annapolis
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Annapolis.
History of Annapolis
Maryland State House
1772The oldest state capitol building in continuous legislative use, where the Treaty of Paris was ratified in 1784.
United States Naval Academy
1845Established in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft at the former Fort Severn in Annapolis.
Charles Carroll House
1737Birthplace of Charles Carroll, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence and the last surviving signer.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
1952The 4.3-mile bridge connecting Maryland's Western and Eastern Shores, opened in 1952 and expanded in 1973.
6.1 mi away
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
1959NASA's first space flight center, established in 1959, named after rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard.
19.3 mi away
Things to Do in Annapolis
food
22.5 mi away
4th Street Deli (Attman's)
Baltimore's last great Jewish deli on Corned Beef Row since 1915. The corned beef is hand-cut and piled impossibly high.
food
22.7 mi away
Faidley's Seafood
Baltimore's Lexington Market treasure since 1886. The jumbo lump crab cake is the standard all others are measured against. No filler.
Everything Near Annapolis
33 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Thurgood Marshall Memorial - Annapolis
· Historical Marker
Memorial honoring Baltimore native Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
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Maryland State House
· 0.1 mi · Historical Marker
The oldest state capitol building in continuous legislative use, where the Treaty of Paris was ratified in 1784.
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Colonial Annapolis Historic District
· 0.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Charles Carroll House
· 0.3 mi · Historical Marker
Birthplace of Charles Carroll, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence and the last surviving signer.
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Brice House (Annapolis, Maryland)
· 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Chase–Lloyd House
· 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Hammond–Harwood House
· 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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United States Naval Academy
· 0.6 mi · Historical Marker
Established in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft at the former Fort Severn in Annapolis.
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Annapolis National Cemetery
· 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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London Town Publik House
· 3.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Douglass Summer House
· 3.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge
· 6.1 mi · Historical Marker
The 4.3-mile bridge connecting Maryland's Western and Eastern Shores, opened in 1952 and expanded in 1973.
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Oliver's Gift (log canoe)
· 6.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Sandy Point Shoal Light
· 6.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Rising Sun Inn
· 8.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Howard's Adventure
· 11.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Seven Foot Knoll Light
· 13.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Belair Stable Museum (Bowie, Maryland)
· 13.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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,…
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Belair Mansion (Bowie, Maryland)
· 13.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Craighill Channel Lower Range Front Light
· 15.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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United States Coast Guard Yard
· 15.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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.…
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Fort Carroll
· 16.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Marietta (Glenn Dale, Maryland)
· 16.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Glenn Dale Hospital
· 17.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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St. Mary's Beneficial Society Hall (Upper Marlboro, Maryland)
· 17.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility
· 18.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
· 19.3 mi · Historical Marker
NASA's first space flight center, established in 1959, named after rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard.
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Wye House
· 19.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what life was like on a grand 18th-century plantation? You're about to drive right past a meticulously preserved example: Wye House. This isn't just a house; it's a window into a complex past of wealth and…
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NS Savannah
· 19.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
· 19.6 mi · Historical Marker
St. Michaels calls itself "the town that fooled the British," and the story goes like this. During the War of 1812, British ships sailed up the Miles River to bombard the town. Residents hung lanterns in the treetops…
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SS John W. Brown
· 19.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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,…
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Cannonball House (Saint Michaels, Maryland)
· 19.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look! See that house right there? It actually took a direct hit from a British cannonball during the War of 1812, and it's still standing today! This is the famous Cannonball House. Back in August of 1813, during the…
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Virginia W
· 19.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it was like to make a living on the Chesapeake Bay a century ago? You're about to meet a living legend that tells that story: the Virginia W. She's a direct link to the last working sailing fleet in…
