Places Edited by tehutika

A mural honoring two trailblazing Supreme Court Justices—Thurgood Marshall and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

This is the spot where the bloodiest battle in the American Civil War may have started.

They founded the game company that made Clue, Monopoly, Risk, Trivial Pursuit, and Sorry!

This Asian-inspired tower in a lush urban park provides spectacular panoramic views of Baltimore.

This site commemorates the birthplace of the game of basketball, invented by James Naismith in the winter of 1891.

An oft-overlooked, magically musical monolith that stands majestically between Arlington Cemetery and the Iwo Jima Memorial.

A touching tribute to a local hero who made sure his neighborhood stayed clean.

A commemorative plaque hides a door that leads down to the New York Public Library's underground book bunker.

The final resting place of President Chester A. Arthur and hundreds of others from Revolutionary War soldiers to poets, politicians, and painters.

This 19th-century building inadvertently preserved the handprints of its builders within its walls.

A spectacular tribute to statesman and philanthropist Andrew Mellon.

A total of 14 men held the title of "president" before George Washington—their historical legacies are enshrined in the lobby of a hotel.

The last early 20th-century schoolhouse in Fairfax County has galvanized the community and engendered a spirit of service among residents.

Surrounded by traditional homes, this Tolkien-esque dwelling stands out on a quiet street in suburban Maryland.

This homestead was occupied by Union soldiers, who believed the owners were signaling Confederate forces.

The 72-foot giant escaped confinement in a large patch of mulch only to be reburied in the sandy shores of the Potomac River.

The beloved, war-tested mascot of a Union regiment graces their battlefield monument.

Like stepping into a spooky fairy-tale, this shop carries the dark ideas of artists and other makers.

Burke’s oldest cemetery also houses the victim of the county's grisliest murder.

Believed by many to be the oldest surviving public monument in the United States.

This smiling statue memorializes local cartoonist Bob Montana and his legendary creation.

A 14-foot monument marks the resting place of two of the town's earliest residents—and one unknown soldier.

The childhood home of the Sultan of Swat is just a line drive away from Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

This historic church with a connection to "Uncle Sam" is now a fraternity house.