Dundalk, Maryland-Dundalk MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 15.152 W 076° 31.303
18S E 368698 N 4345904
When William McShane was asked to give a name to the railroad depot serving his new foundry, he chose “Dundalk” in honor of the birthplace of his father, Henry McShane, born in Dundalk, Ireland.
Waymark Code: WM11E8W
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2019
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Dundalk, Maryland Founded 1894-Approximately 200 yards northwest of this spot an iron foundry, owned by William McShane, was built in 1894. When asked to give a name to the railroad depot serving his new foundry, he chose “Dundalk” in honor of the birthplace of his father, Henry McShane, born in Dundalk, Ireland. The two seaport communities of Dundalk, on in Ireland and one in Maryland, have many other similarities.
County (required): Baltimore County
Location (required): 3300 Dundalk Ave, Dundalk, MD 21222
More info about the site/marker (optional):
The marker is in front of Dundalk Post 38 American Legion.
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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