William Penn Marker

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West River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

William Penn

By F. Robby, December 31, 2003

1. William Penn Marker

Inscription. Attended a meeting of the Friends (Quakers) at Thomas Hooker’s December 1682 on this tract called “Brownton” (patented in 1652 for 660 acres). Penn sailed from here across the Bay to the Choptank River to a General Meeting of the Friends.

Erected by State Roads Commission.

Location. 38° 50.639′ N, 76° 32.618′ W. Marker is in West River, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is on Galesville Road 0.8 miles east of Muddy Creek Road (Maryland Route 468). Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: West River MD 20778, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carrie Weedon House (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Welcome to Galesville (about 500 feet away); Where Land Meets Water (about 500 feet away); Native Plants (about 500 feet away); Valuable Wetlands (about 600 feet away); Steamboat Landing (about 600 feet away); Overlooking West River (approx. 0.8 miles away); Old Quaker Burying Ground (approx. 0.8 miles away).

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 18, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,739 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on October 18, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.