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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HTM_finding-freedom_Church-Creek-MD.html
The Call of FreedomDorchester County occupies a central place in the story of the Underground Railroad, the secret network of "stations" and "conductors" assisting hundreds of enslaved African Americans to reach freedom in the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HSM_trapped_Church-Creek-MD.html
Local militia attacked a British raiding party whose vessel was icebound near James Island February 7, 1815. Protected by a breastwork of ice, the Americans continued firing until the crew of 20 surrendered.
The two-hour skirmish, the "Battl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM237_st-mary-star-of-the-sea-chapel-cemetery_Church-Creek-MD.html
Built before 1767 by Richard Tubman II, to serve the Roman Catholics who had worshipped in this area since the second half of the the 17th century. Early unmarked burial vault on site.Chapel enlarged in 1819 and in 1888. Surpressed and sold in 187…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM236_hoopers-island_Church-Creek-MD.html
Long a community of watermen, this chain of islands bears name of family who settled in Dorchester County from southern Maryland in latter part of 17th century. Active in colonial affairs in 18th century was Col. Henry Hooper, whose seat was "Warw…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22K_treaty-oak_Church-Creek-MD.html
Under this tree the early settlers and Indians of the Choptank tribe conferred in the purchase of this section. An Indian princess is supposed to have negotiated this sale for which the red men received four guns , a few gunning coats and some amm…