| Maryland (Talbot County), Claiborne — Matthew Tilghman — 1718–1790 |
| | Here lived the planter and patriot called “Father of the Revolution in Maryland”
Speaker, Maryland Assembly, 1773–1774, President, Maryland Conventions and Chairman of Council of Safety, 1774–1776. Having headed each Maryland Delegation to Continental Congress, 1774–1776, he returned to Annapolis to preside over State Convention that wrote Maryland’s First Constitution. — Map (db m3176) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Easton — “Canterbury Mannor” — 1000 Acres |
| | Laid out for Richard Tilghman Chirurgeon as “Mannor of Tilghman’s Fortune” 20th July 1659. Sold by him to Richard Preston 3rd Sept., 1665, as the “Mannor of Canterbury” “together with all royaltys and privileeges most usually belonging to Mannors in England.” — Map (db m3336) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Easton — Betty’s Cove Meetinghouse |
| | Near this spot, about 1665, Quaker settlers built the Betty’s Cove Meetinghouse, at this intersection, known as “The Pincushion,” they established a school, adding one of the first public libraries in America in 1676, George Fox, founder of the Society of Friends, visited Betty’s Cove twice in 1672, when there were “so many boats upon the river it was almost like the Thames,” as Quakers came to meeting. — Map (db m3167) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Easton — Birthplace of Tench Francis, Jr. — (1731-1800) |
| | Nearby is the site of "Fausley", the birthplace of Tench Francis, Jr, colonial businessman, revolutionary patriot, financier and father of the United States Navy Supply Corps. A successful merchant in the last decades before independence, Tench Francis, Jr. contributed heavily from his personal fortune to support the revolutionary cause. He was subsequently appointed first cashier of the Bank of North America and later headed the commission which laid out the City of Pittsburgh. His appointment . . . — Map (db m3299) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Easton — Fausley |
| | Birthplace of Lieutenant Colonel Tench Tilghman, Christmas day 1744. Aide-de-Camp to General George Washington, 1776–1783, and a participant in every major campaign of the main army in the American Revolution. He was entrusted to carry the official terms of the surrender at Yorktown to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Died, Baltimore, April 18, 1786. Buried, Oxford Cemetery. — Map (db m3168) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Easton — Frederick Douglass — 1817 - 1895 — Negro Patriot |
| | Attained freedom and devoted his life and talents to the abolition of slavery and the cause of universal suffrage. Visited England in 1845 and in 1859. Won many prominent friends abroad and at home. Was U. S. Marshall for the District of Columbia and U. S. Minister to Haiti. Was born in Tuckahoe, Talbot County. — Map (db m3338) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Easton — Peachblossom Meetinghouse |
| | Built 1880, by people of Swedenberg, Lutheran, Methodist and Brethren Faiths near Peachblossom Creek and used by each denomination every fourth Sunday. The building originally known as Peachblossom Meetinghouse, was so named because the first peach trees in Maryland were planted near this site. Now known as Little Round Top Church, it is owned solely by the Church of the Brethren. — Map (db m3325) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Easton — Site of “The Rest” |
| | “The Rest” was the home of Admiral Franklin Buchanan, 1800–1874, first Superintendent of the Naval Academy, 1845, Commander of the Washington Navy Yard, 1861, Commander of the Confederate iron-clads Virginia, 1862, and Tennessee, 1864, and senior officer in the Confederate Navy. — Map (db m3180) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Easton — Talbot County Courthouse |
| | This tablet commemorates the additions and alterations in 1958 to the Talbot County Courthouse originally built in 1794. — Map (db m3304) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Easton — The “Mannour of Ratcliffe” |
| | 800 acres patented January 17, 1659 to Robert Morris of London, mariner, “together with a Court Baron and all things thereunto belonging by the laws and customs of England.”
One of the earliest grants on the Eastern Shore. — Map (db m3181) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Easton — The Talbot Resolves — May 24, 1774 |
| |
Two years before the Declaration of Independence, the citizens of Talbot County met on this site to protest Great Britian's closing of the Port of Boston, and resolved "to act as friends to liberty and the general interest of mankind." — Map (db m3298) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Easton — Third Haven |
| | Meeting House
of the
Society of Friends
1682-1684
One of the oldest frame houses of worship in the United States. In continuous use since it was built. — Map (db m3306) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Easton — To the Talbot Boys |
| | 1861 - 1865
C. S. A.
Names of Confederate Soldiers — Map (db m3300) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Easton — Vietnam War |
| | 1960
1973
In Memory Of
W.O Robert W. Cook USA
S. Sgt. Edward F. Ayers USA
S. Sgt. Thomas N. Blades USA
Sp. 4 Joseph M. Eason USA
1st. Lt. Lawrence R. Bullen USA
PFC. William A. Slaughter, Jr. USA
M. Sgt. Benjamin F. Phillips, Jr. USA
Sp. 4 Phillip E. Ireland USA
Cpl. Thurman W. Winston USA
S. Sgt Charles W. Rose USA . . . — Map (db m4958) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Longwoods — Little Red Schoolhouse |
| | The only one-room schoolhouse remaining in Talbot County is a half-mile southwest at Longwoods. Erected ca. 1885. The Talbot County Commissioners restored it in 1969 as a museum showing the development of education in this area. — Map (db m3731) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Oxford — In Memory of Col. Tench Tilghman |
| | Who died April 15th 1786 in the 42d year of his age. Very much lamented. He took an early and active part in the great contest that secured the independence of the United States of America. He was an Aide-de-Camp to His Excellency General Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the American Armies and was honored with his friendship and confidence. And he was one of those whose merits were distinguished and honorably rewarded.
(on brass tablet) His remains brought from Old St. Paul’s, . . . — Map (db m3172) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Oxford — Oxford |
| | One of the first towns and ports authorized by Assembly in 1683. Called “William-Stade” in 1695. Robert Morris, father of the financier of the Revolution lived here until his death in 1750. He is buried at Old Whitmarsh Church. — Map (db m3171) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Oxford — Oxford - Bellevue Ferry — November 1683 |
| | Believed to be nation’s oldest privately operated ferry service. Ferry has plied across Tred Avon River since Talbot County Court “pitcht upon Mr. Richard Royston to Keepe a Ferry” November 20, 1683, service has been continuous since 1836. — Map (db m3170) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Oxford — The Robert Morris Inn — Circa 1710 |
| | Robert Morris, Sr. and Robert Morris, Jr., a Revolutionary War financier, lived in the original section. The building served as town hall, convalscent home for World War I veterans and general store. Since the late 1940’s it has been operated as an inn. — Map (db m3169) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), St. Michaels — Frederick Douglass |
| | Born on Tuckahoe Creek, Talbot County; lived as a slave in St. Michaels area, 1833-1836. Taught self to read and write, conducted clandestine schools for blacks here. Escaped north, became noted abolitionist orator and editor. Returned 1877, as U.S. Marshal for District of Columbia. Also served as D.C. Recorder of Deeds, U.S. Minister to Haiti. — Map (db m3732) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), St. Michaels — Grave of General Perry Benson |
| | (1757–1827) A leader in his home community and State. In the Revolutionary War he served as a captain, and was wounded twice. In the War of 1812, he commanded the militia in Talbot, Caroline and Dorchester Counties. — Map (db m3179) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), St. Michaels — Second Defense of St. Michaels |
| | Here, August 26, 1813, General Perry Benson, with 600 militia, most of them from Talbot County, halted a British force of 1,800. The Easton artillery manned the road, the 4th and 26th infantry the woods, and the 9th cavalry the wings. — Map (db m3177) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), St. Michaels — St. Michaels |
| | This town was attacked by a British force during the night of August 10, 1813, but they were driven back to their boats at sunrise. A gun used in its defense is mounted in the town square. — Map (db m3178) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Trappe — “Compton” |
| | ← Patented 1664 to James Elvard. Acquired by William Stevens before 1700. His grandson Samuel Stevens, Jr. member of Legislature 1808 to 1820. Governor of Maryland 1822 to 1825. During his administration Jews were enfranchised. When Lafayette visited America 1824–1825 Governor Stevens met him at Fort McHenry, Baltimore. — Map (db m3333) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Trappe — “Hole-in-the-Wall” |
| | Early name of this village derived from a famous inn here of that title. Called after a well-known English tavern of about 1720.
Robert MorrisFather of the financier of the Revolution lies buried near the ruins of White Marsh Church. — Map (db m3328) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Trappe — “The Wilderness” |
| | Part of present house, a lower wing, built c. 1700. Home of Daniel Martin and his son Nicholas, who was captain in 38th Battalion of Maryland Militia during Revolutionary War and died here in 1808. Nicholas Martin’s son Daniel, elected Governor of Maryland in 1829 and again in 1831. Added larger portion of the house c. 1810. — Map (db m3335) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Trappe — Home Run Baker Park |
| | This Park is Dedicated to Hall of Fame Inductee
John Franklin "Home Run" Baker (1886-1963)
Baseball's First Home Run Hero and "As fine a citizen as any town could have."
Of all the players in the history of baseball, it may sound unusual that the one who ended up named for the game's most identifiable feat, the home run, hit only twelve in his best season. During baseball's Deadball Era (1900-1919), before Babe Ruth and Jimmie Foxx - when the ball was less lively and . . . — Map (db m4380) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Trappe — Nathaniel (Nace) Hopkins |
| | Leader of his people who was born a slave circa 1830; fought for Union in Civil War; originated annual Trappe Emancipation Day celebration, 1867, and headed it until his death in 1900. One of the founders of Scott‘s Methodist Church. Helped establish first “colored schools” at Trappe and Barber. Buried in old Paradise Cemetery on this site. — Map (db m5586) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Trappe — Nathaniel Hopkins — Soldier from Trappe |
| | This was the home of Nathaniel Hopkins, known affectionately in Talbot County as "Uncle Nace." He was born a slave near here in 1831. After leaving his owner, Percy McKnett, and serving in the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War, Hopkins returned here to assist newly freed blacks in southern Talbot County. In 1878, he helped establish the county's first school for black children.
Hopkins also helped establish an Emancipation Day celebration in Talbot County to commemorate . . . — Map (db m3332) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Trappe — Old White Marsh Episcopal Church |
| | Original structure built before 1690. Early 18th century rector was the Reverend Daniel Maynadier. A later provincial rector (1764–1768), the Reverend Thomas Bacon, compiled “Bacon’s Laws,” authoritative compendium of Colonial Statutes. Thomas John Claggett, first Episcopal Bishop of Maryland officiated here in 1793; Robert Morris, Sr., father of Revolutionary financier is buried here.
Church burned in 1892, was partially restored in 1977. — Map (db m3330) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Trappe — Robert Morris, Sr. |
| | Below this plaque lies the grave of Robert Morris, Sr., buried 1750.
An ironmonger in Liverpool, England before he immigrated to Oxford, Maryland where he became a successful merchant and agent. Mr. Morris accumulated a fortune that he bequeathed to his son, Robert Morris (20 Jan. 1734 – 7 May 1806), the financier of the American Revolution and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
A grateful nation remembers. — Map (db m3331) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Trappe — Site of Trappe High School |
| | Site of Trappe High School. 1870 - 1944. — Map (db m4381) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Unionville — Union Soldiers |
| | Buried here, ex-slaves and free blacks who fought for the Union in the Civil War: John Blackwell; Ennels Clayton; Isaac Copper; John Copper; Benjamin Demby; Charles Demby; William Doane; William doran; Harace Gibson; Zachary Glasgow; Joseph Gooby; Joseph H. Johnson; Peter Johnson; Edward Jones; Enolds Money; Frederick Pipes; Henry Roberts; Matthew Roberts. — Map (db m5589) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Unionville — Unionville |
| | Historic African-American community settled by ex-slaves and free blacks. Many were in Union Army in Civil War; village's name honors local soldiers. Unionville grew after the war to nearly 40 buildings with church and school. In cemetery are 18 black soldiers who fought for the Union 1863-66. — Map (db m3893) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Wye Mills — Old Wye Episcopal Church |
| | Only remaining Anglican Church in Talbot County. Built 1721 as a Chapel-of-Ease by donations of 60,000 pounds of tobacco and 100 pounds sterling. Originally named St. Luke’s, it was a place of worship until 1829. Reconstructed in 1854, but later fell into disrepair until restored in 1949 to original design with high box pews, hanging side pulpit and gallery with original Royal Arms. — Map (db m3156) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Wye Mills — The Wye Oak |
| | The largest white oak in the United States. Estimated to be 400 years old (1940). Deeded to the state of Maryland Sept. 20, 1939, and made a state park. — Map (db m3898) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Wye Mills — Wye Grist Mill and Museum |
| | Out of hundreds of mills on the East Coast in colonial times, only a few survive, and fewer still operate. As the oldest working mill in Maryland (1682), the flour producing “grist” mill in front of you has participated in three centuries of war, nation-building, industrial invention and agricultural heritage. During the American Revolution, the Wye Grist Mill and hundreds of others like it on the Eastern Shore shipped barrels of flour via the Chesapeake Bay to the Continental Army, . . . — Map (db m3163) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Wye Mills — Wye Oak * National Champion White Oak |
| | The Baltimore Sun declared the Wye Oak “a symbol of all that is noble in ancient and honored trees, ...a battered giant from out of the mists of history which still resides among us.”
At approximately 450 years of age, the noble giant fell in a storm on June 6, 2002.
America’s largest white oak, the Wye Oak inspired State Forester F. W. Besley to found the Big Tree Champion Program in 1925—a program later adopted across the nation.
To commemorate the Wye Oak’s legacy, . . . — Map (db m3165) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Wye Mills — Wye Oak House |
| | Built about 1720. Said to be the second oldest Public School in Talbot County.
Restored by the Garden Clubs of Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties in 1952. — Map (db m3166) |
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