Charlestown in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Charlestown Wharf
Erected by Colonial Charlestown Incorporated and Maryland Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1744.
Location. 39° 34.226′ N, 75° 58.373′ W. Marker is in Charlestown, Maryland, in Cecil County. Marker is at the intersection of Conestoga Street and Water Street, on the right when traveling east on Conestoga Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlestown MD 21914, 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. Shrewd Decision (here, next to this marker); Susquehanna Manor (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Michael Rudulph (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Col. Nathaniel Ramsay (approx. ¼ mile away); Charlestown (approx. ¼ mile away); Cecil County Memorial Post (approx. 2.2 miles away); St. Mary Anne’s Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); North East (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlestown.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,289 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on January 9, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on July 14, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on January 9, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on July 14, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.