Near Port Tobacco in Charles County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Stone
Born 1744-Died 1787
Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, August 20, 2006
1. Thomas Stone Marker
Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Member of Congress 1775-1784. One time its presiding officer. He lies buried at his home “Haber de Venture” one mile south.
Erected 1932 by Members of the Bar of Charles County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.
Location. 38° 32.965′ N, 77° 2.363′ W. Marker is near Port Tobacco, Maryland, in Charles County. Marker is at the intersection of Hawthorne Road and Ropse Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on Hawthorne Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Tobacco MD 20677, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Stones of Maryland (approx. 1.3 miles away); Discover Southern Maryland’s Amazing Stories of Exploration, Hope, and Courage (approx. 1.3 miles away); Ways to Explore Southern Maryland’s Scenic and Historic Routes
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Also see . . .
1. Thomas Stone. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 7, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Thomas Stone National Historic Site. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on May 5, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota.)
3. Habre de Venture. Maryland's National Register Properties website entry (Submitted on January 17, 2019.)
4. Habre de Venture. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on January 17, 2019.)
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, September 5, 2015
2. The Honorable Thomas Stone
This 1785 portrait of Thomas Stone by Robert Edge Pine hangs in the Museum of the Maryland Historical Society in Baltimore, Maryland.
“Thomas Stone (1743-1787), one of Maryland's four signers of the Declaration of Independence, was born to a prominent family in Charles County. After studying law in Annapolis, he established his practice in Frederick. When tensions with England developed, he initially wanted to negotiate diplomatically to avoid war. Over time, Stone came to see the necessity of American independence and served in the Maryland Senate from 1779 to 1784. His wife's ill-health began in 1776 and eventually led him to retire from much of public life.” — Maryland Historical Society
“Thomas Stone (1743-1787), one of Maryland's four signers of the Declaration of Independence, was born to a prominent family in Charles County. After studying law in Annapolis, he established his practice in Frederick. When tensions with England developed, he initially wanted to negotiate diplomatically to avoid war. Over time, Stone came to see the necessity of American independence and served in the Maryland Senate from 1779 to 1784. His wife's ill-health began in 1776 and eventually led him to retire from much of public life.” — Maryland Historical Society
Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, March 18, 2007
3. Wide View of Thomas Stone Marker
Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, August 20, 2006
4. Haber de Venture (Home of Thomas Stone)
Photographed By M. A. Pimentel, circa 2006
5. Gravesite Marker at Haber de Venture
1743 - 1787
Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Member of Congress
Placed by the Maryland State Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
July 4, 1978
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 3,529 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 5, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. 2. submitted on November 7, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on May 5, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. 5. submitted on March 6, 2008, by M. A. Pimentel of Waldorf, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
