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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20E_clover-field_Queenstown-MD.html
Patented to William Hensley in 1730 as a resurvey of several earlier tracts granted in the sixteen hundreds. The house contains some fine woodwork. The Hemsley graveyard has some interesting tombs.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HB_st-josephs-church_Church-Hill-MD.html
Originally a mission of Old Bohemia founded March 18, 1765, by Father Joseph Mosley, S.J. Oldest section built 1782, additions made 1848 and 1903. Father Mosley is one of three priests interred under Chapel.Since 1868, except during wars, annual j…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GY_kent-island_Stevensville-MD.html
William Claiborne of Virginia established a trading post, settlement and fort at the southern end of this island in 1631. Lord Baltimore's rights were resisted, which led to serious controversy until taken by armed forces in 1637.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GX_christ-church_Stevensville-MD.html
First Christian congregation in Maryland organized 1632 by the Reverend Richard James at Kent Fort, south end of island. Church moved here ca. 1650. Rebuilt 1712 and 1826. This oldest continuous congregation in Maryland moved to Stevensville in 1880.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GW_wye-plantation_Queenstown-MD.html
→Home of William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence and twice Governor of Maryland. Born at Chilbury Hall, Harford County 1740. Died and lies buried here, 1799. The unusual house probably dates about 1740.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GV_cheston-on-wye_Queenstown-MD.html
→Surveyed as "Cheston" 1659 for John and William Coursey containing 800 acres—six generations of Courseys (who adopted the older spelling of DeCourcey) lived here and lie buried here. The original house was burned.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GU_stagwell_Queenstown-MD.html
Patented to Thomas Stagwell 1649. Acquired by Richard Bennett 1706, one of the largest land owners in Maryland. His descendant Judge Richard Bennett Carmichael built the house about 1805. He presided over the convention of 1867, for a new constitu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GT_historic-points_Queenstown-MD.html
→Cheston-On-WyeStagwellWye PlantationWye Island
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GS_chesapeake-college_Queenstown-MD.html
This first regional college in Maryland and first two-year community college on the Eastern Shore was founded December 22, 1965, and classes began on the campus September 1969. the sponsors include the State of Maryland and Caroline, Kent, Queen A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GR_bloomingdale_Queenstown-MD.html
Patented 7 June, 1665, by Captain Robert Morris as "Mount Mill." Purchased by Jacob Seth 1685, acquired about 1820 by Edward Harris whose heirs Misses Mary and Sallie Harris renamed it "Bloomingdale." It passed under will of Miss Sallie Harris to …