Newburg in Charles County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cliffton
Photographed By Richard White, November 24, 2007
1. Cliffton
Erected by Charles County Civil War Centennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 22.312′ N, 76° 57.584′ W. Marker is in Newburg, Maryland, in Charles County. Marker is on Crain Highway (U.S. 301) near Cliffton Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newburg MD 20664, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Potomac Diversion (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Wilkes Booth (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ways to Explore Southern Maryland’s Scenic and Historic Routes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Explore your Cheaspeake (approx. 0.2 miles away); Discover Southern Maryland’s Amazing Stories of Exploration, Hope, and Courage
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Regarding Cliffton. According to the report in the Maryland Historical Trust Historic Sites Survey, "Clifton No. 2 was first identified in the early 1970's by J. Richard Rivoire just prior to the site's subdivision, now Clifton on the Potomac. At the time it was believed that htis was the home of Josiah Fendall and plans were underway to convert the structure into a museum. Later research revealed that the existing 18th c. structure was likely built as a dependency for a much larger dwelling. After learning this, the building and its plans were abandoned leading to its eventual collapse in the mid-1980's."
Photographed By F. Robby, November 10, 2009
2. Cliffton Marker
Looking south along Crain Highway.
Photographed By F. Robby, November 10, 2009
3. Cliffton Marker
Looking west at the entrance to community of Cliffton on the Potomac.
Historic American Buildings Survey, circa 1935
4. Outbuilding, Cliffton
This 18th century structure was thought to have been Clifton. Further research revealed that it was but one of many outbuildings on the property.
Historic American Buildings Survey, circa 1935
5. Outbuilding, Cliffton (interior)
Historic American Buildings Survey, circa 1935
6. Outbuilding, Cliffton
Historic American Buildings Survey, circa 1935
7. Outbuilding, Cliffton
Historic American Buildings Survey, circa 1935
8. Outbuilding, Cliffton
Historic American Buildings Survey, circa 1935
9. Outbuilding, Cliffton (interior)
Historic American Buildings Survey, circa 1935
10. Outbuilding, Cliffton (interior)
Historic American Buildings Survey, circa 1935
11. Outbuilding, Cliffton (interior)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2007, by Richard White of La Plata, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,938 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Richard White of La Plata, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on March 3, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
