Charlotte Hall in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ye Coole Springs
Three Notch Trail
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2019
1. Ye Coole Springs Marker
Legends of healing waters in St. Mary's came from the Native Americans and the colonists who believed in the therapeutic properties of the fresh water springs at Charlotte Hall. Around 1698, Governor Thomas Nicholson appointed trustees to purchase land called Ye Coole Springs for houses to be built for the care of the sick and infirm.Many believe Ye Coole Springs was the site of the first hospital in Maryland and the second in the English colonies.
A gateway to the springs was erected by the Francis Scott Key Chapter of the D.A.R. and bronze panels were placed in remembrance of distinguished Marylanders. Several natural springs still exist on the site today; however, drinking from the springs is not recommended.
Rail History 1868
The Southern Maryland Railroad was incorporated on March 20, 1868. Original plans called for the line to extend from Washington, D.C. to the deep water ports of the lower Chesapeake Bay with branches to the Patuxent and St. Mary's Rivers. By 1881, despite financial and other difficulties along the way, the rail line began service from Brandywine to Mechanicsville.
this page online
Erected by Three Notch Trail, Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 20, 1868.
Location. 38° 28.649′ N, 76° 46.67′ W. Marker is in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. Marker is on Charlotte Hall Road south of Charlotte Hall School Road, on the right when traveling south. Located on the Three Notch Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlotte Hall MD 20622, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cadet Pierre A. Mourthé (within shouting distance of this marker); Coole Springs of Saint Marie’s (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlotte Hall School (within shouting distance of this marker); Maryland Begins Here (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); No Match for British Might (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Charlotte Hall School (about 800 feet away); Village of Charlotte Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Amish Community (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte Hall.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2019
2. Three Notch Trail facing west
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2019
3. Three Notch Trail facing east
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 689 times since then and 294 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
