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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAYJ_cecils-mill-historic-district_California-MD.html
The original water-powered textile mill. "Clifton factory," built in 1812,was rebuilt as a flour mill in 1900 by John Thomas Cecil. Historic district also includes Cecil's Country Store and post office built in 1906.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6FO_saint-nicholas-church_Lexington-Park-MD.html
1637 Jesuit Mission of Father Andrew White was located a mile from here on Patuxent River, on land given by Mattapanient Indian Chief Macquacomen. The first St. Nicholas Church was built at this site in 1796 by Jesuit Father James Walton. Present …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6FE_point-lookout-prisoner-of-war-camp_Scotland-MD.html
After the Battle of Gettysburg, the Union established a prisoner-of-war depot near here. Confederate soldiers and Maryland civilians were imprisoned and guarded by 400 Union troops. With only tents for protection, 3,384 prisoners died.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6A3_the-manor-of-cornwaleys-cross_St-Inigoes-MD.html
2000 acres granted Sept. 8th, 1639 to Thomas Cornwaleys who came to Maryland with "The Ark and The Dove." He and Jerome Hawley were appointed "His Lordship's Commissioners for the government of said Province" 1633 with Leonard Calvert as Governor.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM69T_mattapany-street_St-Marys-City-MD.html
The first road built by the colonists in Maryland. It led from "St. Marys" to "Mattapany" on the Patuxent River. Referred to in 1639 as the "Mattapany Path."
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM68Y_after-the-disastrous-fire_St-Marys-City-MD.html
Pro Deo. Pro Patria. This tablet erected in honor of Hon. Albert C. Ritchie, Governor of Maryland, members of the General Assembly 1924 and other public spirited citizens in recognition of their co-operation in restoring this historic institution …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM68Q_saint-marys-female-seminary_St-Marys-City-MD.html
Established by act of Assembly, 1839. A monument to the birth of the State, 1634. "Where the mothers of future generations may receive their education at a place so well calculated to inspire affection and attachment for their native state." Erect…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM67J_leonard-calvert_St-Marys-City-MD.html
(west face) To the memory of Leonard Calvert, First Governor of Maryland this monument is erected by the State of Maryland.
(north face) Leonard Calvert, second son of George Calvert, first Baron of Baltimore and Anne, his wife, led the first c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM679_the-first-state-house-of-maryland_St-Marys-City-MD.html
On this site was erected in 1676 the first State House of Maryland. Previous to this date the Assembly met in various places subsequent to the Planting of the Province at St. Mary's City, March 27, 1634. The twelve stone markers forming a cross ou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM65Y_john-llewellyn_St-Marys-City-MD.html
First register of the Colonial Land Office, Clerk of the Assembly 1682, Chief Clerk to the Secretary of the Province 1692, member of the committee signing protest against the removal of the Capital from St. Mary's City to Annapolis 1694. His home …