St. Clement's Island Cross - Coltons Point, Maryland
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flyingmoose
N 38° 12.509 W 076° 44.663
18S E 347276 N 4230385
Located on the southern end of St. Clement's Island.
Waymark Code: WM1353H
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2020
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The island's 40-foot stone cross was erected in 1934 in celebration of Maryland's 300th anniversary, recognizing the location as one of the foundation sites of religious toleration in the United States.
Plaque Text:
To this island in March, 1634. Governor Leonard Calvert and the first Maryland colonist came in vessels Ark and Dove. Here they took possession of the province of Maryland. Erected a cross of Maryland wood and celebrated the holy sacrifice. Here they first brought to the new world those principles of religious liberty which have been the chief glory of this state.
Type of cross: Latin cross
Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)
Characteristics of this cross:
Stone and covered in stucco.
Describe the location:
Historical location with a reproduction lighthouse and cross.
Year of manufacture: 01/01/1970
Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes
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