St. Mary's City in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mathias de Sousa
Erected 1987 by the St. Mary’s County 350th Celebration Committee at St. Mary’s City, Maryland.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Saint Mary's City series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1634.
Location. 38° 11.133′ N, 76° 26.065′ W. Marker is in St. Mary's City, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Old State House Road and Point Lookout Road (Maryland Route 5). It is near Farthing’s Ordinary on Aldermanbury Street, facing the street and river. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Marys City MD 20686, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In 1648 Margaret Brent Asks for “Vote…And Voyce” (a few steps from this marker); Tobacco... "our meat, drink, clothing and monies" (within shouting distance of this marker); From Many Lands (within shouting distance of this marker); A Busy Enterprise (within shouting distance of this marker); Meet Garrett Van Sweringen (within shouting distance of this marker); Upon This Shore (within shouting distance of this marker); An Innovative Entrepreneur (within shouting distance of this marker); The Van Sweringen Family (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Mary's City.
More about this marker. Marker is on the grounds Historic St. Mary’s City Museum of History and Archeology. The admission fee must be paid to reach this marker.
Also see . . . Mathias de Sousa. (Submitted on April 14, 2007.)
Additional keywords. Multiracial Americans
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 10,707 times since then and 100 times this year. Last updated on February 22, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 14, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.