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Benjamin Banneker
Baltimore County, Maryland
Birthplace / home of Benjamin Banneker. Self-taught mathematician, astronomer, and almanac author who helped survey the boundaries of the District of Columbia and challenged Thomas Jefferson on slavery and equality.
This location is approximate and drawn from historical records still being verified. See the source for detail.
Coordinates: 39.2700, -76.7800