Princess Anne in Somerset County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Col. George Gale
1671-1712
Photographed By Don Morfe, May 31, 2013
1. Col. George Gale Marker
Inscription.
Col. George Gale. About 2 miles southwest is “Tusculum” on Monie Creek, Plantation where Gale lived and lies buried (not open to the public). Born in Whitehaven, England, he settled in Maryland in 1701. His three vessels traded regularly between his native and adopted lands. His first wife was Mildred Warner Washington, widow of Lawrence Washington and Gen. George Washington’s grandmother. She died on a trip with Col. Gale to Whitehaven, England, and is buried in St. Nicholas Churchyard there. Gale was a devoted parent to his Washington stepchildren.
About 2 miles southwest is “Tusculum” on Monie Creek, Plantation where Gale lived and lies buried (not open to the public). Born in Whitehaven, England, he settled in Maryland in 1701. His three vessels traded regularly between his native and adopted lands. His first wife was Mildred Warner Washington, widow of Lawrence Washington and Gen. George Washington’s grandmother. She died on a trip with Col. Gale to Whitehaven, England, and is buried in St. Nicholas Churchyard there. Gale was a devoted parent to his Washington stepchildren.
Erected by Maryland Bicentennial Commission and Maryland Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1701.
Location. 38° 13.133′ N, 75° 44.833′ W. Marker is in Princess Anne, Maryland, in Somerset County. Marker is at the intersection of Mount Vernon Road and Black Road on Mount Vernon Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princess Anne MD 21853, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 963 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
