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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT_baltimore-and-ohio-railroad-station_Gaithersburg-MD.html
Built: 1884. The Gaithersburg Railroad Station and freight house were built in 1884 as handsome replacements for the adjacent small frame structure which served as a freight depot when the Metropolitan Branch of the B & O Railroad was extended to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF_port-tobacco_Port-Tobacco-MD.html
In this center of Confederate activity, at the Brawner Hotel, Detective Captain William Williams unsuccessfully offered Thomas Jones $100,000 reward for information that would lead to the capture of John Wilkes Booth.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD_general-edward-braddock_Gaithersburg-MD.html
General Edward Braddock in April 1755, accompanied by Gov. Horatio Sharpe of Maryland, traveled this road in a coach and six horses, on his way to Frederick, Md. to meet Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, to arrange for teams for the Fort Du…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB_the-silver-spring_Silver-Spring-MD.html
The community of Silver Spring derives its name from a mica flecked sparkling spring which existed in the immediate area and is now commemorated in this park. Francis Preston Blair, who came to Maryland from Kentucky to publish a newspaper in supp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9_entrance-to-first-state-house-of-maryland_St-Marys-City-MD.html
In memory of Nicholas Young of St. Mary's Co. Maryland, elected to the House of Burgesses Nov 30, 1665.
Boxwood dedicated June 13, 1932, and tablet placed through Maj. William Thomas Chapter, D.A.R. by Delia Harris Maddox, Ann Delia Power Yellm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8_here-lyeth-the-body_St-Marys-City-MD.html
Here lyeth the body of Lionel Copley of Wadworth, County York, England, born 1648, died Sept. 27, 1693. And of Anne Boteler, his wife, of Watton, Woodhull, County Herts, England, died March 5, 1692.
He was sometime Lieutenant Governour of King…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7_let-there-be-light_Lexington-Park-MD.html
For 136 years, the Point lookout Lighthousehelped generations of Chesapeake Baymariners avoid shoals, navigate through densefog, and find the Potomac River's mouth. Thebeam shone until 1966, when an automated light off Point Lookout assumed the jo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5_thomas-stone_La-Plata-MD.html
Born 1744-Died 1787. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Member of Congress 1775-1784. One time its presiding officer. He lies buried at his home "Haber de Venture" one mile south.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4_point-lookout-state-park_Lexington-Park-MD.html
Hammond General Hospital, openedat Point Lookout, Maryland, inAugust 1862, was named for Surgeon General William A. Hammond. The massive structure, builtto accommodate 1,400 amen, was set on piles about two to three feetabove ground and covered ne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2_john-wilkes-booth_Lexington-Park-MD.html
War on the Chesapeake Bay
Divided loyalties and ironies tore at Marylanders' hearts throughout the Civil War: enslaved African-Americans and free United States Colored Troops; spies and smugglers; civilians imprisoned without trial to protect f…