Gov. William Paca - Abingdon, MD
Posted by: bluesnote
N 39° 26.967 W 076° 17.725
18S E 388538 N 4367455
A state marker along old U.S. 40 just north of Baltimore.
Waymark Code: WMYYJ5
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2018
Views: 1
The plaque says, "Old Post Road established 1666 -- GOV. WILLIAM PACA -- signer of the Declaration of Independence. Born October 31, 1740 on Chilberry Hall Farm, 1-1/4 miles south of here. Died October 27, 1799. Erected by The Governor William Paca Chapter D.A.R. Harford County Maryland 1930."
Americana: Sign
Significant Interest: Memorial
Milestone / Marker: Historical Marker
Web Address: Not listed
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