Accokeek in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Calvert Manor

Photographed By F. Robby, December 1, 2004

1. Calvert Manor Marker

Inscription. Originally a grant of 3,000 acres by Cecil Calvert, second Lord Baltimore, to his nephew, William Calvert, 1662. The area was visited by Captain John Smith, 1608, by Captain Henry Fleet, 1629, and by Governor Leonard Calvert and Father Andrew White, 1634.

Erected by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1662.

Location. 38° 41.199′ N, 77° 0.37′ W. Marker is in Accokeek, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is on Farmington Road, 0.6 miles west of Indian Head Highway (Maryland Route 210), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Accokeek MD 20607, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); First Alarm System (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Mortar Battery (approx. 1.9 miles away); Firepower on the Potomac (approx. 1.9 miles away); “Warburton Manor” (approx. 2.3 miles away); Caponiere (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Cisterns (approx. 2.3 miles away); Capital Guardian (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Accokeek.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,305 times since then and 178 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 16, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.