Compton
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robert
N 38° 39.094 W 076° 03.436
18S E 408000 N 4278641
Compton was the home of Samuel Stevens (1778-1860) 18th Governor of Maryland
Waymark Code: WM9GV
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 03/27/2006
Views: 27
COMPTON
Patented 1664 to James Elvard acquired by William Stevens before 1700. His grandsom Samuel Stevens, Jr. member of Maryland Legislature 1808 to 1820. Governor of Maryland 1822 to 1825. During his administration Jews were enfrancised. When Lafayette visited America 1824-5 Governor Stevens met him at Fort McHenry, Baltimore.
State Roads Commission
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County (required): Talbot County
Location (required): Along Route 50, in Trappe, MD
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