St. Mary's City in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Gift of the Society of the Ark and the Dove

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 5, 2019

1. The Gift of the Society of the Ark and the Dove Marker

Inscription. The Gift of the
Society of
The Ark and the Dove
whose membership
is composed of the
Lineal Descendents
of the
First Colonists
who sailed from
Cowes, Isle of Wight
November 22, 1633
and planted the
Province of Maryland
at Saint Mary's City
March 27, 1634.

Deo, Patriae et
Terrae Mariae.

Erected 1934 by The Society of the Ark and the Dove.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is March 27, 1634.

Location. 38° 11.244′ N, 76° 26.05′ W. Marker is in St. Mary's City, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. It is on Trinity Church Road just east of Old State House Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 47454 Trinity Church Road, Saint Marys City MD 20686, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Maryland.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Mary's College of Maryland Land Acknowledgement and Pledge (a few steps from this marker); Saint Mary's Female Seminary (within shouting distance of this marker); After the Disastrous Fire

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Sharing Land and Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); “…a convenient place for the administration of Justice.” (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Church, St. Mary’s Parish (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Leonard Calvert (about 400 feet away); Here Lyeth The Body (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Mary's City.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The St. Mary’s Chapel (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Sign on the other side of the fence image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 5, 2019

2. Sign on the other side of the fence

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 11, 2026

3. The Gift of the Society of the Ark and the Dove Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 698 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on April 16, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.