Clover Hill-Baltimore, MD
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 39° 19.999 W 076° 37.076
18S E 360556 N 4355014
Clover Hill was part of “Merryman’s Lott” 210 acres of virgin timberland granted by Lord Baltimore in 1688 to Charles Merryman.
Waymark Code: WM115RB
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2019
Views: 5
The text on this historical marker is: Clover Hill (so named circa 1714)-Part of “Merryman’s Lott” 210 acres of virgin timberland granted by Lord Baltimore in 1688 to Charles Merryman, whose descendants farmed here until 1869. Stone house built in 19th century occupied by Bishops of Maryland since 1909, when cathedral site purchased by Episcopal Diocese. Charles Carroll of Carrollton, signer of Declaration of Independence, acquired portion south of Merryman’s Lane (now University Parkway) for access to Homewood circa 1801.
Erected by the Maryland Historical Society.
County (required): Baltimore City
Location (required): On North Charles Street at the intersection of University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218.
More info about the site/marker (optional): The marker is on the grounds of the Episcopal Diocesan Center and the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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