Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

“South Magnetic”

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, September 23, 2015

1. “South Magnetic” Marker

Inscription.
The compass Meridian Stones
of Frederick County.
One of two stones set in 1896
by USC&GS to establish a true
meridian line. Used by surveyors
to check compass variations
pursuant to Article 25, Code of MD
────
North Magnetic lies 150' due North
────
Reset April 9, 2005 by the
Appalachian Chapter of The
Maryland Society of Surveyors

Erected 2005 by Appalachian Chapter of The Maryland Society of Surveyors.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks.

Location. 39° 24.932′ N, 77° 24.732′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is on West Church Street near North Court Street, on the right when traveling west. On the lawn of the Frederick City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 North Court Street, Frederick MD 21701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frederick’s Poet Lawyer (here, next to this marker); Unanimous Resolution (a few steps from this marker); Site of Frederick County's First Y.M.C.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Congregation in Frederick

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(within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Hood College (within shouting distance of this marker); No to the Stamp! (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ross Home (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frederick.

Also see . . . Waymark of meridian stone JV2528 - "South Magnetic". (Submitted on February 2, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.)

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, September 23, 2015

2. “South Magnetic” Marker

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, September 23, 2015

3. “South Magnetic” Marker

In the shadow of the “Frederick's Poet Lawyer” monument.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 563 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.