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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5I_general-edward-braddock_Frederick-MD.html
General Edward Braddock traveled over this road in April 1755 (in a coach and six horses purchased from Gov. Horatio Sharpe of Maryland)after a protracted conference in Frederick with Benjamin Franklin and others concerning the securing of teams, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5H_the-bush-declaration_Abingdon-MD.html
County Seat of Harford County from its origin March 1774, until March, 1783. Here the first Declaration of Independence ever adopted by an organized body of men duly elected by the people was proclaimed on March 22, 1775.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5G_dennis-memorial_Frederick-MD.html
This boulder, taken from the bed of the improved Rt. 355 (formerly US Rte. 240) previously stood approximately 50 ft to the south at a point where the old Urbana Road/Georgetown Pike (now Araby Church Road) intersects the relocated improved highwa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5F_churchville_Churchville-MD.html
Formerly called "Lower Cross Roads." Council of Safety met here 5 April 1775. Considered as site for county seat 1781. George Washington passed 6 May 1775 on way to be made Commander-in-Chief of Army. Lafayette and his troops marched past …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5E_rock-run_Havre-de-Grace-MD.html
Rock Run House, the home of Brigadier-General James J. Archer, who resigned from the United States Army to join the Confederacy. Wounded and captured at Gettysburg July 1, 1863, General Archer died in Richmond October 24, 1864, shortly after his e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5D_rock-run-landing_Havre-de-Grace-MD.html
Part of "Land of Promise" tract. Original mill (1760), present grist mill (1794), first Susquehanna River Bridge (1818) and Barge Canal (1839) made through this hamlet a thriving commercial center. Surviving are Miller's House, the Mill, Toll Hous…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5C_conowingo_Darlington-MD.html
An Indian name meaning "at the falls." Captain John Smith ascended the Susquehanna River in 1608, to the head of tidewater. He named the first rapids "Smiths Falls."
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5B_fort-bayard_Washington-MD.html
Civil War Defenses of Washington 1861-1865. No visible evidence remains of Fort Bayard, which stood at the top of this hill. Named for Brig. Gen. George Bayard, mortally wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg on December 13, 1862.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM59_medical-hall_Bel-Air-MD.html
Birthplace and home of Dr. John Archer, 1741-1810. First gradate of medicine in America, signer of the Bush Declaration March 22, 1775. Member of Congress 1802. One of the founder of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland. Father of five …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM58_the-retreat_Port-Tobacco-MD.html
Daniel St. Thomas Jenifer's home. First President of the Maryland Senate 1777-1781. Close friend of George Washington who visited here June 3rd 1763.