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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBEE_war-comes-to-breton-bay_Leonardtown-MD.html
In 1812, our young Nation went to war against what was then the mightiest sea power on earth - Great Britain. It has been suggested that what Americans call the War of 1812 was instead the "American Theater" of the very first wrold war when France…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM64J_the-mural-story_Leonardtown-MD.html
The mural scene depicts various time periods in Leonardtown's history.In general, the left side of the painting presents an older time period,around the turn of the century. As you move to the right, the chronologyadvances to a point in the mid 19…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM64A_this-cannon_Leonardtown-MD.html
This cannon was brought to Maryland in 1634 on The Ark. Used in defense of St. Mary's City and as a St. Inigoes Manor boundary marker. Presented to St. Mary's County Historical Society by The Society of Jesus.
(original inscription on a worn b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM641_leonardtown_Leonardtown-MD.html
When the white citizens of St.Mary's County voted here in the1860 presidential election, JohnBreckenridge, the secessionist candidate who carried Maryland, got920 votes. Abraham Lincoln received 9 percent of the popular Maryland vote; the only man…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM63I_leonardtown_Leonardtown-MD.html
Named Seymour Town in honor of Governor John Seymour and designated St. Mary's county seat by the General Assembly in 1708. Name changed to Leonardtown by the General Assembly in 1728 in honor of Leonard Calvert, first colonial governor of Maryland.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5UC_the-wished-for-country_Leonardtown-MD.html
After braving a four month voyage from England, the Maryland colonists first landed on St. Clements Island. It was here that Governor Leonard Calvert took possession "...for Saviour and Sovereigh..." on March 25, 1634. The seeds of Religious Toler…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5QR_manor-of-little-brittaine_Leonardtown-MD.html
Later known as "Newtowne Manor" in New Towne Hundred, St. Mary's Co. Patented in 1640 to William Bretton, Gent. early clerk of the general assembly, member of second general assembly, magistrate of St. Mary's Co.