“Worsell Mannor” Marker

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Near Warwick in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

“Worsell Mannor”
1000 Acres

“Worsell Mannor” Marker Photo, Click for full size

By William Pfingsten, July 6, 2007

1. “Worsell Mannor” Marker

Inscription. Patented 5th June, 1685, to Major Peter Sayer, a prominent Catholic. Later acquired by the Heath Family. On 14th May, 1773, George Washington “din’d and lodg’s at Mr. DL. Heath’s” taking his stepson Jackie Custis to King’s College, N.Y. (Columbia University). Gov. Eden accompanied them to Philadelphia to attend the races.

Erected by State Roads Commission.

Marker series. This marker is included in the George Washington Slept Here marker series.

Location. 39° 24.437′ N, 75° 49.699′ W. Marker is near Warwick, Maryland, in Cecil County. Marker is at the intersection of Cecilton-Warwick Road (Maryland Route 282) and Worsell Manor Road on Cecilton-Warwick Road. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Warwick MD 21912, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. The Anchorage (approx. 2 miles away); St. Francis Xavier Church (approx. 2.5 miles away); Greenfield (approx. 2.6 miles away); George Washington (approx. 2.7 miles away); a different marker also named St. Francis Xavier Church (approx. 2.7 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Warwick.

Worsell Manor still occupied as a residence. Photo, Click for full size

By William Pfingsten, July 14, 2007

2. Worsell Manor still occupied as a residence.

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 6, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,152 times since then. Last updated on July 15, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on July 6, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on July 15, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.