John Eager Howard - Baltimore, MD
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 39° 17.905 W 076° 36.943
18S E 360677 N 4351137
Statue of John Eager Howard at Mt Vernon Place in Baltimore, MD.
Waymark Code: WM6CCJ
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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"John Eager Howard (June 4, 1752 - October 12, 1827) was an American soldier and politician from Maryland. He was born in and died in Baltimore County. Howard County, Maryland, is named for him.

Howard was an Episcopalian, and a Brother of a Baltimore lodge of Freemasonry. A captain, who rose to the rank of colonel in the Continental Army, he fought at the Battle of White Plains and in the Battle of Monmouth. He was awarded a silver medal by Congress for his leadership at the Battle of Cowpens, during which he commanded the 3rd Maryland Regiment, Continental Army." (visit link)

Howard is buried in the graveyard of Old Saint Paul's Cemetery. The statue is by artist Emmanuel Frémiet.
Identity of Rider: John Eager Howard

Name of artist: Emmanuel Frémiet

Material: Marble

Position: All Hooves Planted

Identity of Horse: Not listed

Date of Dedication: Not listed

Unusual Features: Not listed
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