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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19S3_surprise-at-queenstown_Queenstown-MD.html
The British set out from Kent Island to attack Queenstown on August 13, 1813. The land and water contingents numbered 300 troops each. Intending to surprise the Queen Anne's County militia, they mistakenly fired, warning the Americans. British bar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19S1_war-in-the-chesapeake_Queenstown-MD.html
During the War of 1812 the young United States was embroiled in conflict with Great Britain. From 1812 to 1815 Americans fought to protect their rights and economic independence. They faced superior enemy forces on the homefront and the high seas.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19S0_broad-creek-cemetery_Stevensville-MD.html
Broad Creek was established as the site of Christ Church sometime between 1651 and 1684. At that time, Broad Creek was the center of colonial activity on the Island. From 1712 to 1826, three additions or entirely new church structures were built o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16HP_centrally-located_Centreville-MD.html
Although Centreville wasn't incorporated until 1794, colonial settlement of the county dates back to the 1630s. When officials decided to move the county seat and its supporting government functions, they chose a name that reflected its locati…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16BA_the-brass-pin_Centreville-MD.html
The brass pin in the adjoining sidewalk marks the former location of the stone known as "P.G. No. 1", recognized since 1791 as the beginning point of the "Public Ground" now occupied by the Court House and the reference point for all of the origin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMVC_governor-william-grason_Queenstown-MD.html
Born near this site in 1788. Took office January 1, 1839. As the first popularly elected Governor of Maryland. Remembered as an advocate of financial reform in government. Village of Grasonville named in his honor. He died near here on July 2, 1868.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME5G_marylands-eastern-shore_Centreville-MD.html
Although isolated from Maryland's largest population centers, the Eastern Shore was important to the state's role in the Civil War and exemplified the citizens' divided loyalties. In the years before the war, enslaved African-Americans here beg…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM58J_marylands-eastern-shore_Chester-MD.html
Although isolated from Maryland's largest population centers, the Eastern Shore was important to the state's role in the Civil War and exemplified the citizens' divided loyalties. In the years before the war, enslaved African-Americans here beg…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM35W_wye-island_Queenstown-MD.html
→Patented to Col. Philemon Lloyd as "Lloyd's Insula" 1682, a combination of four earlier patents. Henrietta Maria Lloyd married Samuel Chew and their daughters married William Paca 3rd Governor of Maryland and John Beale Bordley, who inherit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20G_governor-robert-wright_Queenstown-MD.html
Born in Queen Anne's County, 1752, educated at Washington College. Rose to rank of captain in Revolutionary War. Served in State Assembly; elected to U.S. Senate 1801. Chosen 13th governor of Maryland 1806, twice re-elected, later member of U.S. C…
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