Near Port Tobacco in Charles County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Welcome to Haberdeventure!

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 23, 2019

1. Welcome to Haberdeventure! Marker

Inscription. This property was the home of Thomas Stone, one of the Maryland signers of the Declaration of Independence. As a member of the Continental Congress, Stone also helped draft the Articles of Confederation that would ultimately lead to the creation of the United States Constitution. Stone acquired this property in 1770. Shortly thereafter, he began building a house here, which would become the Stone family home for six generations.

Independence Day
Visitors enjoy celebrating July 4th at Thomas Stone National Historic Site. On this day in 1776, Thomas Stone and other colonial representatives agreed to a Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. The American Revolution continued for five more years before Great Britain conceded defeat.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1770.

Location. 38° 31.806′ N, 77° 2.152′ W. Marker is near Port Tobacco, Maryland, in Charles County

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. Marker can be reached from Rose Hill Road, half a mile south of Wembly Place, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the grounds of Thomas Stone National Historic Site, near the visitor center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6655 Rose Hill Road, La Plata MD 20646, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Discover Thomas Stone National Historic Site (a few steps from this marker); Ways to Explore Southern Maryland’s Scenic and Historic Routes (within shouting distance of this marker); Discover Southern Maryland’s Amazing Stories of Exploration, Hope, and Courage (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Stone (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Stones of Maryland (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rose Hill (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Rose Hill (approx. 0.7 miles away); Port Tobacco (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Tobacco.

More about this marker. There are multiple identical copies of the marker on the grounds of the park.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 23, 2019

2. Welcome to Haberdeventure! Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.