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

In Memory of Col. Tench Tilghman

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, October 22, 2007

1. In Memory of Col. Tench Tilghman Marker

Inscription. Who died April 15th 1786 in the 42d year of his age. Very much lamented. He took an early and active part in the great contest that secured the independence of the United States of America. He was an Aide-de-Camp to His Excellency General Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the American Armies and was honored with his friendship and confidence. And he was one of those whose merits were distinguished and honorably rewarded.

(on brass tablet) His remains brought from Old St. Paul’s, Baltimore, were reinterred here November 30, 1971.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1683.

Location. 38° 41.346′ N, 76° 9.565′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Maryland, in Talbot County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Maryland Route 333 and Oxford Cemetery Road. Marker is in the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oxford MD 21654, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Miniature Skipjack, Yankee Pedler (approx. 0.6 miles away); Remembering Ancestors: The Middle Passage in Oxford, Maryland (approx. 0.7 miles away); Oxford

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); 1668-1710: Oxford's Beginnings (approx. 0.7 miles away); Before There Was an Oxford (approx. 0.7 miles away); 1812-1865: Rebuilding (approx. 0.7 miles away); 1738-1793: Boom and Bust (approx. 0.7 miles away); 1900-1950: Holding On (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.

Also see . . . Tench Tilghman. Article by John T. Marck (Submitted on October 29, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Tench Tilghman Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, October 22, 2007

2. Tench Tilghman Monument

Monument is next to the grave stone.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,288 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.