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This Tablet is a Memorial to the Men of Worcester County who gave their lives for their country in the World War.
Blaine B. Boggs · Ernest Livingstone · Edward J. Bonneville · Wilson U. Martin · Ara J. Bowen ·…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YE_nassawango-iron-furnace_Snow-Hill-MD.html
Built 1832 by the Maryland Iron Company to smelt bog iron ore dug from the bed of Nassawango Creek. It was abandoned in 1847. The old furnace stack is still standing (1934).
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XS_askiminokonson-indian-town_Snow-Hill-MD.html
In 1671 the largest indian town in Maryland, jointly occupied by the Pocomoke, Annamessex, Manokin, Nassawattex and Acouintica Indians. A large reservation laid out here in 1686.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XN_stephen-tyng-mather_Berlin-MD.html
He laid the foundation of the National Park Service defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to the good that he has done.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XH_verrazano-bridge_Berlin-MD.html
Named in 1976 for the courageous Florentine navigator, Giovanni da Verrazano (c. 1485-1528.) In the ship La Dauphine under a commission from King Francis I of France, he explored the Atlantic coastline of North America in the spring of 1524, searc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XF_swindler-park_Berlin-MD.html
This park is dedicated to the memory of Leland Stanford Swindler Brigadier General USMC Born 1893 - Died 1993Soldier, sailor and marine he entered the service in 1912, served in WWI, the China Campaign, WWII and the Korean War. He was decorated fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XB_genesar_Berlin-MD.html
2,200 acres "lying on the sea board side of Boquetonorton (Poqadenorton) Hundred" patented May 10, 1676, to Col. William Stevens, and on January 10, 1679, to Charles Ratcliffe. Brick house believed built in 1732 by May. John Purnell. During the Re…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XA_st-martins-church_Berlin-MD.html
Established around 1692 as a chapel-of-ease for Snow Hill Parish, and later, in 1744, designated as the principal church of Worcester Parish. The original frame building was replaced with this Georgian brick structure, completed in 1764.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1X9_birthplace-of-commodore-stephen-decatur_Berlin-MD.html
United States Navy, born January 5, 1779, mortally wounded in duel at Bladensburg, Md., March 22, 1820.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1X8_commodore-stephen-decatur-usn_Berlin-MD.html
Born near this site Jan. 5, 1779, his heroic exploits in Tripolitan Wars earned him his captain's commission in 1804. Commanded the "United States" and appointed commodore in War of 1812. Killed in duel at Bladensburg, Maryland, March 22, 1820.