St. Clement's Island
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flyingmoose
N 38° 12.509 W 076° 44.663
18S E 347276 N 4230385
Unique Maryland Marker attached to the cross on St. Clement's Island.
Waymark Code: WM1353M
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2020
Views: 3
Marker text:
St. Clement's Island
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.
Erected by the state of Maryland
March 25, 1934
Re-erected by the Maryland Historical Society
1970
County (required): St. Mary's County
Location (required): Affixed to a 40' cross.
More info about the site/marker (optional):
The marker was placed during the rebuilding of the 40' commemorative cross on St. Clements Island.
Website for more info (optional): [Web Link]
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
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