Warwick in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James Rumsey
Photographed By William Pfingsten, July 6, 2007
1. James Rumsey Marker
The inventor of the steam boat was born 1743 two miles north of this point in “Middle Neck”
Erected by State Roads Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1743.
Location. 39° 25.153′ N, 75° 46.49′ W. Marker is in Warwick, Maryland, in Cecil County. Marker is at the intersection of Cecilton-Warwick Road (Maryland Route 282) and Sandy Branch Road on Cecilton-Warwick Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Warwick MD 21912, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. George Washington (approx. 0.4 miles away); Colonists' Wrought Iron Cross (approx. 2 miles away); “Worsell Mannor” (approx. 3 miles away); Union Lodge No. 5 A.F.&A.M. (approx. 3˝ miles away in Delaware); Three Welsh Members (approx. 3˝ miles away in Delaware); This Tree Was Living When William Penn Came to Pennsylvania (approx. 3˝ miles away in Delaware); Old St. Anne's
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Photographed By Kevin W., January 21, 2024
2. James Rumsey Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,099 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 6, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on January 21, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
