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By F. Robby, November 10, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Mattawoman Run Marker | | |
Inscription. Named for the Mattawoman Indians who had a fort and town in this locality. In 1670 Governor Charles Calvert presented to their king, maquata, a medal with the likeness of his father, Cecilius, second Lord Baltimore, on one side and a map of Maryland on the other.
A replica is in the possession of the Maryland Historical Society
Erected by State Roads Commission.
Location. 38° 39.385′ N, 76° 52.594′ W. Marker is in Waldorf, Maryland, in Charles County. Marker is on Crain Highway 0 miles south of Mattawoman Beantown Road (Maryland Route 205), on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waldorf MD 20601, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. John Wilkes Booth (approx. half a mile away); Dr. Mudd's House (approx. 2.9 miles away); T.B. (approx. 3.1 miles away); Dr. Samuel A. Mudd (approx. 4.3 miles away); a different marker also named John Wilkes Booth (approx. 4.3 miles away); Home of Dr. Samuel Mudd (approx. 4.3 miles away); Thrift School (approx. 5.5 miles away); Immanuel Church (approx. 5.7 miles away).
Additional comments.
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By F. Robby, November 10, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Mattawoman Run Marker | | |
1. Correct year
The event commemorated on the marker actually occured on Septemmber 14, 1676. (Archives of Maryland, Volume 15, page 91; Proceedings of the Council of Maryland) The 1670 date on the marker is incorrect. — Submitted September 12, 2012, by Tony Lopez of Hermosa beach, California.
Credits. This page originally submitted on November 15, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 678 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
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