Mattawoman Run Marker

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Waldorf in Charles County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mattawoman Run
Charles and Prince George's Counties

Mattawoman Run Marker Photo, Click for full size

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 0.05 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. 0.5 miles 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).