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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JMF_site-of-the-methodist-episcopal-meeting-house-c-1847_Leonardtown-MD.html
The Oldest Surviving Building on Washington Street A Prime Example of Adaptive Re-Use Listed in the Maryland Historical Trust 1852 - Wesley Chapel 1875 - St.Mary's Reading Room         and Debating Society - Library 1895 - Town Hall Comp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IVV_tudor-hall_Leonardtown-MD.html
Formerly Americus Felix Secundus Built by Abraham Barnes in 1750 Extensively Enlarged by Philip Key In 1796 Is Now Dedicated to All Citizens of St. Mary's County As a Free Public Library The Gift of Mary Patterson Davidson 1950 In Memory…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IVR_the-great-house_Leonardtown-MD.html
On this site, lot 39, as designated of a plat of Leonardtown c. 1728, was constructed the "Great House" of John Stewart. Built c. 1734, the structure stood until 1960 and over the years served many purposes being referenced at various pe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IVK_a-town-spared_Leonardtown-MD.html
In July 1813, British troops seized St. Clements and St. George Islands and established a base at Point Lookout. From there they repeatedly raided the countryside, terrorizing local residents They ramped up their assault in the summer of 1814 w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16MM_world-war-i-monument-leonardtown_Leonardtown-MD.html
This Monument is gratefully erected by the citizens of St. Mary's County in honor of her heroes in the World War 1917-1918 and dedicated to this 11th day of November 1921 Gloria Pro Patria Mori The Names on this monument are those who made t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16LS_steamboats-at-the-waterfront_Leonardtown-MD.html
A Way of life...never to be seen again. David C. Holly, Tidewater by Steamboat In the midst of the War of 1812, The Chesapeake, first steamboat built to ply the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, safely made its maiden voyage from Baltimore to Annap…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16LL_fun-on-the-waterfront_Leonardtown-MD.html
The waterfront was fun and exciting for all ages. The last quarter of the 19th century has been called Maryland's Golden Age. It was a time of expanding educational and economic opportunities and during those years, the waterfront provided the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16KS_trade-on-the-waterfront_Leonardtown-MD.html
The Wharf Connected Leonardtown to the outside world. Before roads were built, or rails laid for trains, goods and people traveled by ship. In the mid-1600s, ships called directly at the wharves of Maryland plantations to pick up tobacco, the s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16KN_center-of-citizenship_Leonardtown-MD.html
Leonardtown's Early Years Carved from a large land grant named New Towne Hundred by an act of Maryland's Early Colonial government to advance commerce, this area had been known by several other names —Sheppard's Old Fields, Seymour Towne,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16K0_invasion_Leonardtown-MD.html
Imagine the scene here on July 19, 1814, as Breton Bay filled with barges of British Royal Marines intent on attacking Leonardtown. Rear Admiral George Cockburn led the invasion force that came ashore at the town wharf. Raiders also approached the…
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