Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Maryland State House

Built 1772-1779

— Capitol of the United States November 26, 1783 - August 13, 1784 —

Maryland State House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013

1. Maryland State House Marker

Inscription. In this state house, oldest in the nation still in legislative use, General George Washington resigned his commission before the Continental Congress December 23, 1783. Here, January 14, 1784, Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris to end the Revolutionary war and May 7, 1784 appointed Thomas Jefferson plenipotentiary. From here, September 14, 1786, the Annapolis convention issued the call to the states that led to the Constitutional Convention.

Erected by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Peace. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1764.

Location. 38° 58.711′ N, 76° 29.47′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is on State Circle near School Street. This marker is on the grounds of the Maryland State House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 State Circle, Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sacred to the Memory of Baron de Kalb (here, next to this marker); Baron Johann de Kalb, 1721 - 1780 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Maryland State House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Matthew Alexander Henson (within shouting distance of this marker); Dred Scott, 1799 - 1858 (within shouting distance of this marker); General Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Brooke Taney, 1777 - 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Government House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.

More about this marker. There are three copies of this marker on the grounds.

Additional commentary.
1. Text of the Maryland State House plaque
Maryland State House has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1933. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States. Plaque by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service. 1963.

— Submitted October 9, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland.