 view gallery |   Peter Harrington Revolutionary Officer, founder of Greensboro - Greensboro, MD
in Maryland Historical Markers He served in 1778 as 2nd Lieutenant, 28th Battalion of Militia, Caroline County. In 1783, he successfully laid out town on tract called Ingram's Desire (efforts to sell lots beside Choptank Bridge in 1732 having failed). posted by:  Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 1/4/2020 last visited: never |
 view gallery | A Susquehannock Indian Fort in Maryland Historical Markers A Susquehannock Indian Fort-A Susquehannock Indian fort located at this point was an important factor in the boundary line controversy between Lord Baltimore and William Penn in 1683. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/30/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | "Worsell Mannor" in Maryland Historical Markers “Worsell Mannor” 1000 acres- Patented 5th June, 1685, to Major Peter Sayer, a prominent Catholic. Later acquired by the Heath Family. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/30/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | John A. J. Creswell in Maryland Historical Markers John A. J. Creswell-Born at this house at Creswell’s Ferry, now Port Deposit, in 1828, John Creswell graduated from Dickinson College and became a lawyer. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/30/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Rock Run Mill in Maryland Historical Markers Rock Run Mill-Owned by John Steel, this grist mill was in successful operation as early as 1731. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/30/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Home of Dr. Samuel Mudd (1833–1883) in Maryland Historical Markers Home of Dr. Samuel Mudd (1833-1883)-John Wilkes Booth rested here for several hours on April 15, 1865, after receiving treatment for his broken leg. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/29/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Port Tobacco in Maryland Historical Markers Port Tobacco-at the Brawner Hotel, Detective Captain William Williams unsuccessfully offered Thomas Jones $100,000 reward. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/29/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Rose Hill in Maryland Historical Markers Rose Hill-Home of Miss Olivia Floyd, Confederate agent, and her brother Robert Semmes Floyd, C.S.A. killed in action. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/29/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Courthouse at Moore's Lodge in Maryland Historical Markers Courthouse at Moore's Lodge-In 1674 the first Charles County Courthouse was built near here. In the area known as Moore's Lodge, a prison, ordinary (tavern), and race track also were located there. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/29/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | John Wilkes Booth and David Herold in Maryland Historical Markers John Wilkes Booth and David Herold-John Wilkes Booth and David Herold remained hidden from April 16 to 21, 1865 in a nearby pine thicket, while Union troops searched for them. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/29/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Rich Hill in Maryland Historical Markers Rich Hill-Mid-18th century farm house (with alterations after 1800) was home of Col. Samuel Cox. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/29/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | "Huckleberry" in Maryland Historical Markers "Huckleberry"-Home of Confederate Mail Agent, Thomas A. Jones, posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/29/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Keechland in Maryland Historical Markers Keechland-Part of large tract reserved as public land by Cecilius Calvert, Lord Baltimore. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/29/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Dents Meadow-one mile in Maryland Historical Markers Dents Meadow One mile- John Wilkes Booth and David Herold set out from here for the Virginia shore. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/29/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Hoopers Island in Maryland Historical Markers Hoopers Island-Long a community of watermen, this chain of islands bears name of family who settled in Dorchester County from southern Maryland in latter part of 17th century. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/29/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | "Stanley Institute" in Maryland Historical Markers "Stanley Institute"-Oldest community-owned one-room schoolhouse still intact in Dorchester County. First constructed c. 1865 near Church Creek. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/29/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Battle of the Ice Mound in Maryland Historical Markers Battle of the Ice Mound-Last battle of the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake Bay. A tender to the British ship of war "Dauntless" was captured by Joseph Stewart and local militia near James Island on February 7, 1815. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/29/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Unnacokossimmon in Maryland Historical Markers Unnacokossimmon Emperor to the Indians-Unnacokossimmon Emperor to the Indians- posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/29/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Fort Frederick-Maryland State Park in Maryland Historical Markers Fort Frederick-Maryland State Park-Colonial stone fort built 1756 for Province of Maryland by Gov. Horatio Sharpe to protect frontier against French and Indians after Braddock’s defeat. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/28/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | George Washington-The Dutchman's in Maryland Historical Markers George Washington-The Dutchman's-on his way to Frederick Friday, August 5, 1785 dined in a building on this site known as The Dutchman's posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/28/2019 last visited: 5/21/2020 |
 view gallery | Carroll's Mills in Maryland Historical Markers Carroll's Mill-Stone structure nearby was flour mill built in 1812 by Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737-1832), wealthy landowner and signer of the Declaration of Independence. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/28/2019 last visited: 5/21/2020 |
 view gallery | Wickliffe in Maryland Historical Markers Wickli?e-Major Joseph Wickes, who settled on Eastern Neck Island c. 1658, was Chief Justice of Kent County. Before 1674 the Court met at Wickliffe, his home here (no longer standing). posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/28/2019 last visited: never |
 view gallery | "Carrollton" in Maryland Historical Markers "Carrollton"-It was from this tract that Charles Carroll assumed the title “Charles Carroll of Carrollton” when signing the Declaration of Independence. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/27/2019 last visited: 5/21/2020 |
 view gallery | Catoctin Furnace in Maryland Historical Markers Catoctin Furnace-An important iron furnace during the revolution owned by Governor Thomas Johnson and his brothers. Furnished 100 tons of shells used at Yorktown. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/27/2019 last visited: 7/24/2011 |
 view gallery | St. Simon's Mission, 1896 in Maryland Historical Markers St. Simon's Mission, 1896 St. Thomas’ Episcopal Parish-Here met St. Simon's Mission for African-Americans 1902-1964. Begun 1896 by the Willes family, church building moved here in 1902. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Maryland date approved: 10/26/2019 last visited: never |
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