Lower Marlboro Town
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N 38° 39.335 W 076° 40.835
18S E 353767 N 4279897
This historical marker was placed by the Calvert County Historical Society and the Maryland Historical Society. It is located at the site of the old Lower Marlboro Church Hall.
Waymark Code: WM3TX2
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 05/18/2008
Views: 21
"Lower Marlboro Town"
Originally Cox Town, named for early settlers Thomas and Henry Cox (1663). Changed to Marlborough to honor Duke for defeating French at Battle of Blenheim (1704), which reduced French and Indian attacks on the colonies. An early port of entry (1683), the town by mid-18th century boasted warehouses, stores, taverns, a mill, racetrack, school and many stately homes. "Lower" was added to name to distinguish it from Prince Georges County seat, and in 19th century both towns adopted "Marlboro" spelling. Patuxent Manor still stands near here. Paneling from its great room is displayed in Winterthur Museum.
County (required): Calvert County
Location (required): along side of road with small area in front of church to pull over
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
More info about the site/marker (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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