Williams Wilson House - Rockville, MD
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bluesnote
N 39° 05.107 W 077° 09.284
18S E 313632 N 4328431
One of many historical markers in downtown Rockville.
Waymark Code: WMZE3A
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/27/2018
Views: 8
The plaque says, "Williams Wilson House
circa 1780
Rockville's Oldest Building
In 1863, General J. E. B. Stuart captured the house's then owner, John H Higgins and several other known Union sympathizers, who were hiding in the Vesity of Christ Episcopal Church."
Group that erected the marker: Rockville
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Rockville, MD
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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