Peter Harrington Revolutionary Officer, founder of Greensboro
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 58.563 W 075° 48.260
18S E 430327 N 4314426
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).
Waymark Code: WM11XDP
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2020
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Peter Harrington, Revolutionary Officer, founder of Greensboro-Son of Nathan Harrington and grandson of Peter Rich, early landowners here. 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). He built brick house, church and Bernard Avenues, 1786-1789. After his death in 1814, he was buried in this yard which he had donated for Methodist Meeting House in 1789. Nearby are graves of his younger son Alexander and daughter Mary.
County (required): Carolina County
Location (required): Main Street at intersection of Cedar Lane
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