FIRST -- Declaration of Independence - Abingdon, MD
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N 39° 28.348 W 076° 15.962
18S E 391103 N 4369973
A state marker commemorates the first declaration of independences issued by any body of government.
Waymark Code: WMTRF2
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2017
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The plaque says, "THE BUSH DECLARATION" HARFORD TOWN
County seat of Harford County from its origin March, 1774, until March, 1783. Here the first Declaration of Independence ever adopted by an organized body of men duly elected by the people was proclaimed on March 22, 1775.
Maryland Historical Society"
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event
Date of FIRST: 03/22/1775
More Information - Web URL: Not listed
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