Upon This Shore - St Mary's, MD
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N 38° 11.149 W 076° 26.075
18S E 374362 N 4227404
One of many historical markers in St Mary's, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM15EAD
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 12/18/2021
Views: 2
The plaque says, "Upon This Shore
On Saturday, June 23,1984
The Honorable Harry Hughes,
Governor of Maryland
and
His Royal Highness,
Edward, Duke of Kent
dedicated this place, the site of our
State's first settlement and first
Capital to the memory of the first
colonists who came here from
England in 1634. To those courageous
Marylanders their successors
dedicate this resurrected St. Mary's
City and pledge all Marylanders to
its preservation and veneration."
Who placed it?: Unknown
When was it placed?: 1985
Who is honored?: English Settlers
Website about the Monument: Not listed
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