Maryland is home to several celebrities and notable names, many of which you might recognize. Swimmer Michael Phelps, activist Harriet Tubman, and writer Tom Clancy to name a few. But did you know that one of the biggest names in sports was born in one of the smallest neighborhoods in Maryland? Babe Ruth was born in Pigtown, Maryland, a Baltimore neighborhood with quite a history. Plus, you can also visit the house Ruth grew up in!

Babe Ruth, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, was born in the small Baltimore neighborhood known as Pigtown.
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Pigtown, also known as Washington Village, is in the southwest of Baltimore, with a name that was acquired in the latter half of the 19th century.
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The neighborhood got this nickname because of the various butcher shops, meat packing plants, and pig processing shops across the area.
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Visiting Pigtown, guests will have a chance to enjoy the historic district, which contains classic Baltimore-style row houses, often with a nod to 1950s-era facades on brick facades.
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Ruth, born George Herman Ruth, Jr., was born in Pigtown back in 1895.
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Easily known as one of the greatest sports players of all time, Ruth holds a special place in the heart of Baltimore natives.
In fact, the house Ruth grew up in still stands today and is now known as the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum.
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The museum pays homage to the Great Bambino and is stocked with fascinating memorabilia from his highly-regarded career.
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Enjoy the wonderfully historic neighborhood of Pigtown, the home place to one of the greatest sports players of all time.
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Did you know that Babe Ruth was born in Pigtown, Maryland? Who would’ve thought? Do you know other celebrities from Maryland? Make sure to shout them out in the comments section.

Do you love museums in Maryland? I do, too. There is something about visiting a new area and learning all about it that makes me feel like I fit right in. Take a look at these 13 must-visit Baltimore museums to get more ideas about planning a trip!

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