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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM198F_the-door_Bel-Air-MD.html
The open door symbolizes the heritage of religious freedom granted to the colonial citizens of Maryland by Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore in 1657. His belief is such freedom inspired Maryland to become the first colony to create a separa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM207_built-1898-liriodendron_Bel-Air-MD.html
A palladian-style summer home built for Dr. & Mrs. Howard A. Kelly. Now a multi-use historical cultural and educational center for Harford County.←
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13G_sacred-to-the-memory-of-the-men-of-harford-county_Bel-Air-MD.html
Sacred to the memory of the men of Harford County who made the supreme sacrifice during the World War.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAN_calvary-united-methodist-church_Bel-Air-MD.html
Established in 1821 by Richard Webster and in continuous use, the Calvary United Methodist Church is a rare example of an early Methodist Meeting House. It is constructed of stone from a local quarry and retains its original floor plan, including …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM59_medical-hall_Bel-Air-MD.html
Birthplace and home of Dr. John Archer, 1741-1810. First gradate of medicine in America, signer of the Bush Declaration March 22, 1775. Member of Congress 1802. One of the founder of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland. Father of five …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM50_bel-air_Bel-Air-MD.html
On July 31, 1861, 300 men from the 12th Pennsylvania Infantry under Capt. Daniel Leasure marched into Bel Air to arrest Southern sympathizers and confiscate weapons from local militia units. The troops halted at the courthouse square, then dispers…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4Y_bel-air_Bel-Air-MD.html
Court House erected 1791. Burned and re-erected 1858. Enlarged 1904. Portraits of notable men born in Harford adorn court room, including Edwin Booth, who gave his first theatrical performance there.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4X_the-hays-house_Bel-Air-MD.html
One of the earliest buildings in Bel Air. Enlarged in 1814 by Thomas A. Hays (1780-1861), an attorney, landowner and entrepreneur. Moved to present location in 1960. Retains original interior features and woodwork, weatherboard and shutters.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4S_tudor-hall_Bel-Air-MD.html
The home of the noted actor Junius Brutus Booth, the elder. Birthplace of his children. His son Edwin Booth was born here November 13, 1833.
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