Maryland-Quadricentennial Plaza-Jamestown Settlement - Jamestown VA
Posted by: 
Don.Morfe
N 37° 13.570 W 076° 46.969
18S E 341836 N 4121451
In 1632, King Charles I of England granted land to George Calvert, Lord Baltimore. At Calvert’s death, his son succeeded to the title and organized a colonial expedition. Settlers arrived in Maryland in 1634 and started a settlement at Saint Mary’s.
Waymark Code: WM13D6B
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 11/12/2020
Views: 0
Maryland-Quadricentennial Plaza— Jamestown Settlement —
One of the thirteen original colonies--Capital-Annapolis
In 1632, King Charles I of England granted land to George Calvert, Lord Baltimore. At Calvert’s death, his son succeeded to the title and organized a colonial expedition. Settlers arrived in Maryland in 1634 and started a settlement at Saint Mary’s. The colony was founded on the principle of religious toleration, allowing Catholics and Protestants alike to escape persecution in England, but eventually Puritans took control. Boundary disputes with Virginia continued for several centuries. In 1688 Maryland became a royal colony with the Church of England as the official religion.
1608-Explored by Captain John Smith for England
1634-Permanently settled by the English
1788-Admitted to the Union as the 7th state.
Admission fee? (Include URL/link in Long Description to website that gives the current fee): no
|
Visit Instructions:At least one good photo you have personally obtained and a brief story of your visit. Any additions or corrections to the information about the Waymark (for instance, have the hours open to the public changed) will be greatly appreciated.