Historical Marker Search

You searched for Postal Code: 21921

Page 2 of 3 — Showing results 11 to 20 of 26
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S2_cecil-county-doughboy-monument_Elkton-MD.html
This monument is erected by the people of Cecil County in grateful recognition of the services of the men and women of this county who, on land or at sea served their country in the Great World War - 1914 - 1918 - and in especial remembrance of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSY_site-of-fort-hollingsworth_Elkton-MD.html
About three tenths mile south at Elk Landing, American forces here and at Fort Defiance, about one mile below on Elk River, repulsed the British under Admiral Cockburn in their attempt to capture Elkton, April 29, 1813.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLI_elkton-wedding-capital-of-the-east_Elkton-MD.html
In the early 20th century, Maryland had no waiting period for issuing marriage licenses, and couples from throughout the Northeast flocked to Elkton—the first county seat south of the State line—where they could be married without dela…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHP_creswell-hall_Elkton-MD.html
The home of John A. J. Creswell who nominated James Buchanan for President in 1856 and turned Republican in 1861. He was successively Assistant-Adjutant General of Maryland, member of the House of Representatives, Senator and Postmaster by appoint…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHG_rock-presbyterian-church_Elkton-MD.html
Founded 1720 in North Milford Hundred, Cecil County, Maryland. First called New Erection on the Branches of Elk River, then Elk River Church, Great Elk, upper Elk and, since 1793, Rock. Present church erected 1761 remodeled in 1844 and 1900.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHF_new-munster_Elkton-MD.html
A tract of 6,000 acres laid out in 1683 by George Talbot (then surveyor-general of Maryland for Edwin O'Dwire and 15 other Irishmen. Its northern boundary extended into what is now the State of Pennsylvania.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGS_wilna_Elkton-MD.html
Boyhood home of William Whann Mackall. Appointed to the U. S. Military Academy in 1834, resigned from the U. S. Army. Joined the confederacy and served on the staffs of Generals Albert Sydney Johnson, Braxton Bragg and Joseph E. Johnston. General …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEH_old-post-road_Elkton-MD.html
Where it crosses the Mason and Dixon Line, dividing the States of Maryland and Delaware. Run 1763-1767.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEG_site-of-fort-defiance_Elkton-MD.html
About one eighth mile south east on Elk River, American forces here and at Fort Hollingsworth (Elk Landing) repulsed the British under Admiral Cockburn in their attempt to capture Elkton, April 29, 1813.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCG_new-castle-and-frenchtown-railroad_Elkton-MD.html
One of the earliest in the United States, the line ran from New Castle on the Delaware River, crossed the highway here, and extended to Frenchtown on the Elk River 1 1/2 miles west of this point.
PAGE 2 OF 3