Garrett Jacobs Mansion, Baltimore

Name: Garrett Jacobs Mansion
Address: 11 W Mount Vernon Pl, Baltimore, 21201, United States
Telephone: (410) 539-6914

#371 among attractions in Baltimore

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The Garrett Jacobs Mansion is a historic home located in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Built in 1853 by Samuel George, the home gets its name from its last and most famous owner, Mary Frick Garrett Jacobs, who, with her husband Robert Garrett, transformed the home into a prime example of the Gilded Age mansions of the city. ()

Coordinates: 39°17'50"N, 76°36'59"W

Address

11 W Mount Vernon PlCentral Baltimore (Mount Vernon)Baltimore 21201 United States

Contact

(410) 539-6914

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Day trips

Garrett Jacobs Mansion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walters Art Museum, Washington Monument, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Ignatius Church.

~250 ftSE
Ancient and 18th-19th century art
Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
2 min walk • The Walters Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Baltimore, United States, is a cultural gem that boasts an extensive collection of art from around the world. This prestigious institution is renowned for its assemblage of treasures ranging from pre-dynastic Egyptian...
~250 ftNE
Memorial, Historical place, Park
Washington Monument, Baltimore
2 min walk • The Washington Monument in Baltimore stands as a testament to the city's historical significance and its veneration of one of America's founding fathers, George Washington. This memorial, located in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, is not to be confused with...
~1030 ftS
Nation's first Roman Catholic cathedral
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore
5 min walk • The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called the Baltimore Basilica, was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States, and was among the first major religious buildings constructed in the nation after the adoption of the U.S.
~1020 ftNE
Church
St. Ignatius Church, Baltimore
5 min walk • St. Ignatius Church is a historic Catholic church in Baltimore, Maryland within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Established and administered by the Society of Jesus, the church is dedicated to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the order's founder.
~850 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
First Presbyterian Church and Manse, Baltimore
5 min walk • First Presbyterian Church and Manse is a historic Presbyterian church located at West Madison Street and Park Avenue in the Mount Vernon-Belvedere neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The church is a rectangular brick building with a central tower flanked by protruding octagonal turrets at each corner.
~1000 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Center Stage, Baltimore
5 min walk • Center Stage is the state theater of Maryland, and Baltimore's largest professional producing theater. Center Stage began in a converted gymnasium in 1963 as a full arena theatre that seated 240 people.
~580 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery
C. Grimaldis Gallery, Baltimore
3 min walk • The C. Grimaldis Gallery is a contemporary and modern art gallery established in 1977 by Constantine Grimaldis. It is the longest continually operating gallery in Baltimore, Maryland.
~1670 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
National Shrine of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Baltimore
9 min walk • St. Alphonsus Church, Rectory, Convent and Halle, also known as St. John Neumann Shrine and "Baltimore's Powerhouse of Prayer," is a historic Roman Catholic church complex located within the Archdiocese of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Since 1992, the parish has held regular Tridentine Masses.
~600 ftW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Maryland Center for History and Culture, Baltimore
3 min walk • The Maryland Center for History and Culture, founded on March 1, 1844, is the oldest cultural institution in the U.S. state of Maryland. The organization "collects, preserves, and interprets objects and materials reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage".
~230 ftE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Lafayette Monument, Baltimore
2 min walk • The Lafayette Monument is a bronze equestrian statue of Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, by Andrew O'Connor, Jr. It is located on the northern edge of the South Park, at Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, directly across a cobblestone circle from The Washington Monument.
~490 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Contemporary Museum Baltimore, Baltimore
3 min walk • The Contemporary is an itinerant museum of contemporary art in Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States. It does not collect artworks. It was started as the Contemporary Museum by George Ciscle in 1989. During its first decade, it had no fixed home, but instead was "dedicated to redefining the concept of the museum".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Garrett Jacobs Mansion?

Nearby attractions include Military Courage, Baltimore (1 min walk), Lafayette Monument, Baltimore (2 min walk), Walters Art Museum, Baltimore (2 min walk), Washington Monument, Baltimore (2 min walk).

How to get to Garrett Jacobs Mansion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Garrett Jacobs Mansion:

Bus

Cathedral Street & Centre Street Opposite Southbound • Lines: 51 (2 min walk)
Washington Monument • Lines: Homewood Peabody JHMI, Purple (2 min walk)

Light rail

Mount Vernon • Lines: Lr (5 min walk)
Lexington Market • Lines: Lr (10 min walk)

Metro

Lexington Market • Lines: M (11 min walk)
State Center/Cultural Center • Lines: M (12 min walk)

Train

Baltimore Penn Station (19 min walk)
Baltimore Camden Station (25 min walk)