List of Maryland state historical markers in Charles County

This is a list of the Maryland state historical markers in Charles County.

This is intended to be a complete list of the official state historical markers placed in Charles County, Maryland by the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT). The locations of the historical markers, as well as the latitude and longitude coordinates as provided by the MHT's database, are included below. There are currently 49 historical markers located in Charles County.[1]

Marker titleImageCityLocationTopics
300-Year Old Southern Red OakNewburg, MarylandMD 257 (north side), 400 ft east of US 301
38°22′45.14″N 76°57′19.26″W / 38.3792056°N 76.9553500°W / 38.3792056; -76.9553500 (300-Year Old Southern Red Oak)
[2]
ArabyArabyMason Springs, MarylandMD 255 (west side), 0.3 miles southeast of MD 224
38°34′47.96″N 77°06′54.28″W / 38.5799889°N 77.1150778°W / 38.5799889; -77.1150778 (Araby)
[3]
BenedictBenedict, MarylandMD 231 (south side) at Benedict Avenue
38°30′57.10″N 76°40′51.70″W / 38.5158611°N 76.6810278°W / 38.5158611; -76.6810278 (Benedict)
[4]
Boarman's ManorBryantown, MarylandOliver Shop Road (east side) at Notre Dame Place
38°32′20.92″N 76°50′30.32″W / 38.5391444°N 76.8417556°W / 38.5391444; -76.8417556 (Boarman's Manor)
[5]
BrentlandMcConchle, MarylandMD 6 at Blossom Point Road
38°29′26.18″N 77°04′05.14″W / 38.4906056°N 77.0680944°W / 38.4906056; -77.0680944 (Brentland)
[6]
Budds FerryDoncaster, MarylandMD 224 (west side) at Budd's Ferry Place
38°30′43.77″N 77°14′44.40″W / 38.5121583°N 77.2456667°W / 38.5121583; -77.2456667 (Budds Ferry)
[7]
Camp StantonBenedict, MarylandMD 231 (south side) at Benedict Avenue
38°30′57.12″N 76°40′51.03″W / 38.5158667°N 76.6808417°W / 38.5158667; -76.6808417 (Camp Stanton)
[8]
Cedar PointMorgantown, Maryland13050 Rock Point Road, north of Morgantown Road
38°21′14.20″N 76°56′19.60″W / 38.3539444°N 76.9387778°W / 38.3539444; -76.9387778 (Cedar Point)
[9]
Chandlers HopeLa Plata, MarylandUS 301 (west side) at Old Stagecoach Road
38°30′16.15″N 76°59′08.05″W / 38.5044861°N 76.9855694°W / 38.5044861; -76.9855694 (Chandlers Hope)
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Christ Church EpiscopalLa Plata, MarylandMD 6 (north side), at Church Street, west side
38°31′46.31″N 76°58′46.02″W / 38.5295306°N 76.9794500°W / 38.5295306; -76.9794500 (Christ Church Episcopal)
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Christ Church William and Mary Parish 1690Newburg, MarylandMD 257 (east side), 500 ft. north of Morgantown Road
38°21′13.24″N 76°56′20.50″W / 38.3536778°N 76.9390278°W / 38.3536778; -76.9390278 (Christ Church William and Mary Parish 1690)
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Church of St. JosephPomfret, MarylandMD 227 (north side) at St. Joseph's Lane
38°35′06.57″N 77°01′28.44″W / 38.5851583°N 77.0245667°W / 38.5851583; -77.0245667 (Church of St. Joseph)
[13]
ClifftonNewburg, MarylandUS 301 (east side) at Cliffton Drive
38°22′17.70″N 76°57′36.78″W / 38.3715833°N 76.9602167°W / 38.3715833; -76.9602167 (Cliffton)
[14]
Courthouse at Moore's LodgeLa Plata, MarylandUS 301 at Springhill-Newtown Rd.
38°30′17.43″N 76°59′04.15″W / 38.5048417°N 76.9844861°W / 38.5048417; -76.9844861 (Courthouse at Moore's Lodge)
[15]
Dents MeadowFaulkner, MarylandPopes Creek Road (west side), 1.3 miles south of US 301
38°25′03.94″N 76°59′11.27″W / 38.4177611°N 76.9864639°W / 38.4177611; -76.9864639 (Dents Meadow)
[16]
Dr. James CraikLa Plata, MarylandMD 6 (south side), 50 ft. east of Walnut Hill Road
38°31′29.93″N 76°59′29.64″W / 38.5249806°N 76.9915667°W / 38.5249806; -76.9915667 (Dr. James Craik)
[17]
Dr. Mudd's HouseSt. CatharineSt. Charles, MarylandMD 5 at St. Charles Parkway, southeast corner
38°36′51.92″N 76°52′53.50″W / 38.6144222°N 76.8815278°W / 38.6144222; -76.8815278 (Dr. Mudd's House)
[18]
Efton HillsNanjemoy, MarylandMD 6 (east side), 0.2 miles south of MD 425
38°26′14.62″N 77°11′58.57″W / 38.4373944°N 77.1996028°W / 38.4373944; -77.1996028 (Efton Hills)
[19]
EutawPomfret, MarylandCaptain Dement Drive (end), 0.5 miles west of MD 229
38°37′31.97″N 77°01′28.02″W / 38.6255472°N 77.0244500°W / 38.6255472; -77.0244500 (Eutaw)
[20]
General Daniel E. Sickles, USADaniel Edgar SickesDoncaster, MarylandMD 6 (west side), at Clements Place, 0.7 miles south of MD 344
38°29′45.13″N 77°13′22.13″W / 38.4958694°N 77.2228139°W / 38.4958694; -77.2228139 (General Daniel E. Sickles, USA)
[21]
General Joseph Hooker USAChicamuxen, MarylandMD 224 (north side), 1 mile east of MD 344
38°32′03.33″N 77°13′16.68″W / 38.5342583°N 77.2213000°W / 38.5342583; -77.2213000 (General Joseph Hooker USA)
[22]
Home of Dr. Samuel MuddSt. CatharineSt. Charles, MarylandDr. Samuel Mudd Road (west side), 0.4 miles south of Poplar Hill Road
38°36′33.35″N 76°49′26.90″W / 38.6092639°N 76.8241389°W / 38.6092639; -76.8241389 (Home of Dr. Samuel Mudd)
[23]
HuckleberryFaulkner, MarylandPopes Creek Road (west side) at Loyola Retreat Road
38°25′32.13″N 76°59′04.80″W / 38.4255917°N 76.9846667°W / 38.4255917; -76.9846667 (Huckleberry)
[24]
Indian HeadIndian Head, MarylandMD 210, 100 ft. west of Poplar Lane, in median
38°36′04.95″N 77°08′49.71″W / 38.6013750°N 77.1471417°W / 38.6013750; -77.1471417 (Indian Head)
[25]
John Wilkes BoothJohn Wilkes BoothBel Alton, MarylandBel Alton Road at Fairgrounds Road, in grassy triangle
38°27′43.81″N 76°59′15.55″W / 38.4621694°N 76.9876528°W / 38.4621694; -76.9876528 (John Wilkes Booth)
[26]
John Wilkes Booth and David HeroldJohn Wilkes BoothDavid HeroldBel Alton, MarylandBel Alton Road at Wills Road, SE corner, by railroad tracks
38°27′46.83″N 76°59′08.92″W / 38.4630083°N 76.9858111°W / 38.4630083; -76.9858111 (John Wilkes Booth and David Herold)
[27]
KeechlandNewburg, MarylandPopes Creek Road (east side) at Keechland Drive
38°24′19.09″N 76°59′31.77″W / 38.4053028°N 76.9921583°W / 38.4053028; -76.9921583 (Keechland)
[28]
La Plata Elementary SchoolLa Plata, MarylandWillow Lane (north west side) at Milton M. Somers Middle School
38°31′27.98″N 76°58′09.70″W / 38.5244389°N 76.9693611°W / 38.5244389; -76.9693611 (La Plata Elementary School)
[29]
Laidler's FerryNewburg, MarylandUS 301 (north) south of Cliffton Drive
38°22′05″N 76°58′23″W / 38.36806°N 76.97306°W / 38.36806; -76.97306 (Laidler's Ferry)
[30]
Marshall HallMarshall HallMarshall Hall, MarylandMD 227 (east side), 1.4 miles northwest of Barrys Hill Road
38°40′55.12″N 77°05′47.46″W / 38.6819778°N 77.0965167°W / 38.6819778; -77.0965167 (Marshall Hall)
[31]
Mattawoman RunWaldorf, MarylandUS 301(west side), 0.15 mile south of Mattowoman Run
38°39′23″N 76°52′35.4″W / 38.65639°N 76.876500°W / 38.65639; -76.876500 (Mattawoman Run)
[32]
Maxwell HallHughesville, MarylandUS 231, 100 ft east of Teague's Point Road
38°31′55.71″N 76°44′08.46″W / 38.5321417°N 76.7356833°W / 38.5321417; -76.7356833 (Maxwell Hall)
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Milestone in Radio HistoryCobb Island, MarylandMD 254 (Cobb Island Road) at Potomac River Drive
38°15′38.34″N 76°51′06.02″W / 38.2606500°N 76.8516722°W / 38.2606500; -76.8516722 (Milestone in Radio History)
[34]
Mulberry GrovePort Tobacco, MarylandChapel Point Road at Mulberry Grove
38°29′25.02″N 77°01′00.76″W / 38.4902833°N 77.0168778°W / 38.4902833; -77.0168778 (Mulberry Grove)
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Myrtle Grove Game RefugeMason Springs, MarylandMD 225 (north side) at Myrtle Grove Road
38°32′57.04″N 77°05′02.88″W / 38.5491778°N 77.0841333°W / 38.5491778; -77.0841333 (Myrtle Grove Game Refuge)
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Port TobaccoPort TobaccoPort Tobacco, MarylandMD 6 (south side), 100 ft. east of Chapel Point Road
38°30′59.06″N 77°01′01.55″W / 38.5164056°N 77.0170972°W / 38.5164056; -77.0170972 (Port Tobacco)
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Port TobaccoPort TobaccoPort Tobacco, MarylandPort Tobacco Square at end of Commerce Street
38°30′40.08″N 77°01′12.99″W / 38.5111333°N 77.0202750°W / 38.5111333; -77.0202750 (Port Tobacco)
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Rich HillRich HallBel Alton, MarylandBel Alton-Newton Road (north side) at Rich Farm Road
38°28′13.07″N 76°57′59.51″W / 38.4702972°N 76.9665306°W / 38.4702972; -76.9665306 (Rich Hill)
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Rose Hill/Dr. Gustavus Richard BrownPort Tobacco, MarylandRose Hill Road (west side) at Betty's Delight Place
38°31′18.80″N 77°01′43.40″W / 38.5218889°N 77.0287222°W / 38.5218889; -77.0287222 (Rose Hill/Dr. Gustavus Richard Brown)
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Rose Hill/Miss Olivia FloydPort Tobacco, MarylandRose Hill Road (west side) at Betty's Delight Place
38°31′18.93″N 77°01′43.46″W / 38.5219250°N 77.0287389°W / 38.5219250; -77.0287389 (Rose Hill/Miss Olivia Floyd)
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Rum PointMarbury, MarylandMD 224 (west side) at Stumpneck Road
38°32′12.79″N 77°11′49.35″W / 38.5368861°N 77.1970417°W / 38.5368861; -77.1970417 (Rum Point)
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Smallwood's HomeSmallwood HouseRison, MarylandMD 224 at Sweden Point Road
38°33′13.70″N 77°10′29.22″W / 38.5538056°N 77.1747833°W / 38.5538056; -77.1747833 (Smallwood's Home)
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St. Ignatius Catholic Church St. Thomas ManorBel Alton, MarylandChapel Point Road (south side), 1.8 miles west of US 301
38°27′56.13″N 77°01′26.56″W / 38.4655917°N 77.0240444°W / 38.4655917; -77.0240444 (St. Ignatius Catholic Church St. Thomas Manor)
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St. Mary's ChurchSt. Mary's Catholic ChurchBryantown, MarylandOliver Shop Road (east side) at Notre Dame Place
38°32′18.92″N 76°50′29.59″W / 38.5385889°N 76.8415528°W / 38.5385889; -76.8415528 (St. Mary's Church)
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The MonasteryLa Plata, MarylandMitchell Road (east side) at Mount Carmel Road
38°33′23.24″N 77°00′22.20″W / 38.5564556°N 77.0061667°W / 38.5564556; -77.0061667 (The Monastery)
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The RetreatThe RetreatPort Tobacco, MarylandMD 6 at Poor House Road
38°30′29″N 77°02′40″W / 38.50806°N 77.04444°W / 38.50806; -77.04444 (The Retreat)
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Thomas Stonealt = Thomas StoneLa Plata, MarylandMD 255 at Rose Hill Road, southeast corner
38°32′57.30″N 77°02′22.91″W / 38.5492500°N 77.0396972°W / 38.5492500; -77.0396972 (Thomas Stone)
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Washington's FarmNanjemoy, MarylandLiverpool Point Road at Beaverdam Road, southwest corner
38°27′16.92″N 77°13′02.92″W / 38.4547000°N 77.2174778°W / 38.4547000; -77.2174778 (Washington's Farm)
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Wolleston ManorNewburg, MarylandUS 301 at MD 257 (Edge Hill/ Rock Point Roads), in median
38°22′47.18″N 76°57′25.97″W / 38.3797722°N 76.9572139°W / 38.3797722; -76.9572139 (Wolleston Manor)
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References

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  1. ^ "Markers in Charles County". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  2. ^ "300-Year Old Southern Red Oak". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  3. ^ "Araby". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  4. ^ "Benedict". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  5. ^ "Boarman's Manor". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  6. ^ "Brentland". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  7. ^ "Budds Ferry". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  8. ^ "Camp Stanton". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  9. ^ "Cedar Point". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  10. ^ "Chandlers Hope". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  11. ^ "Christ Church Episcopal". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  12. ^ "Christ Church William and Mary Parish 1690". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  13. ^ "Church of St. Joseph". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  14. ^ "Cliffton". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  15. ^ "Courthouse at Moore's Lodge". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  16. ^ "Dents Meadow". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  17. ^ "Dr. James Craik". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  18. ^ "Dr. Mudd's House". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  19. ^ "Efton Hills". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  20. ^ "Eutaw". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  21. ^ "General Daniel E. Sickles, USA". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  22. ^ "General Joseph Hooker USA". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  23. ^ "Home of Dr. Samuel Mudd". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  24. ^ "Huckleberry". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  25. ^ "Indian Head". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  26. ^ "John Wilkes Booth". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  27. ^ "John Wilkes Booth and David Herold". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  28. ^ "Keechland". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  29. ^ "La Plata Elementary School". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  30. ^ "Laidler's Ferry". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  31. ^ "Marshall Hall". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  32. ^ "Mattawoman Run". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  33. ^ "Maxwell Hall". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  34. ^ "Milestone in Radio History". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  35. ^ "Mulberry Grove". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  36. ^ "Myrtle Grove Game Refuge". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  37. ^ "Port Tobacco". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  38. ^ "Port Tobacco". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  39. ^ "Rich Hill". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  40. ^ "Rose Hill/Dr. Gustavus Richard Brown". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  41. ^ "Rose Hill/Miss Olivia Floyd". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  42. ^ "Rum Point". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  43. ^ "Smallwood's Home". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  44. ^ "St. Ignatius Catholic Church St. Thomas Manor". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  45. ^ "St. Mary's Church". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  46. ^ "The Monastery". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  47. ^ "The Retreat". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  48. ^ "Thomas Stone". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  49. ^ "Washington's Farm". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  50. ^ "Wolleston Manor". Maryland's Historical Markers. Retrieved October 13, 2020.