Marydel in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mason-Dixon Crownstone
Photographed By Joseph Lanata, July 31, 2003
1. Mason-Dixon Crownstone Marker
Responsible for marking the boundaries of Maryland and Pennsylvania (including the "Three Lower Counties" of Delaware), Mason and Dixon began their survey of the North-South or Tangent Line at the southwestern corner of present-day Delaware in June 1764. Proceeding northward, they arrived here on July 30, forty-five miles from their starting point. They later returned to replace temporary markers with stones imported from England. Mile point stones bore the letters P and M. At five-mile points such as this, the stones included the coats of arms of the Calverts and Penns, proprietors of the colonies. In 1904, Maryland officials removed the stone for exhibition at the St. Louis World's Fair. It was later displayed in the State House in Annapolis and then placed in storage. At the request of the citizens of Marydel, the stone was returned in 1954. It was moved a short distance from the roadside to its present location in 1968.
Erected by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number KC-69.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1764.
Location. 39° 6.756′ N, 75°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sapling from 400 Year Old Oak Tree (a few steps from this marker in Maryland); West Dover Hundred (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas' Chapel (approx. 2.4 miles away); Cow Marsh Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 5.6 miles away); Cheney Clow's Rebellion (approx. 6.1 miles away); Samuel D. Burris (approx. 6.9 miles away); St. Andrew's Chapel, 1880 Sudlersville, MD (approx. 7.9 miles away in Maryland); Sudlersville Train Station (approx. 7.9 miles away in Maryland). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marydel.
More about this marker. This is a Delaware marker on the Maryland state line. Marydel also has a Maryland mailing address. This marker replaced Marker K-43 (undated) erected by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs with the same title that read “In 1763, Penn and Calvert commissioners erected mile stones along the boundary between Maryland the three lower counties (Delaware), part of the Mason-Dixon survey. Every five miles they erected elaborate
Photographed By Joseph Lanata, July 31, 2003
2. Mason-Dixon Crownstone Marydel Delaware-Maryland Line
Regarding Mason-Dixon Crownstone. The actual Crownstone can be seen from the road left of the marker.
Also see . . . Mason Dixon Crownstone. Delaware website entry (Submitted on October 18, 2010, by Joseph Lanata of Marydel, Delaware.)
Photographed By Joseph Lanata, July 31, 2003
3. Mason-Dixon Crownstone
Photographed By Joseph Lanata, July 31, 2003
4. Mason-Dixon Crownstone Marydel Maryland-Delaware Line
A ceremony honoring the new marker was held on July 31st, 2003
Photographed By Joseph Lanata, July 31, 2003
5. Mason-Dixon Crownstone Marker - Old
This is the old marker taken down in 2003.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2010, by Joseph Lanata of Marydel, Delaware. This page has been viewed 4,890 times since then and 181 times this year. Last updated on March 8, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 18, 2010, by Joseph Lanata of Marydel, Delaware. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
