Near Elkton in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Native Americans in the 1600's
Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., June 28, 2020
1. Native Americans in the 1600's Marker
They hunted, foraged, and fished in this area.
Pottery and projectile points have been found during archaeological excavations.
Erected by Historic Elk Landing Foundation, Inc., "The Patriot's Pathway".
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.
Location. 39° 35.771′ N, 75° 50.437′ W. Marker is near Elkton, Maryland, in Cecil County. It is on Landing Lane, on the left when traveling south. This has to be reached on foot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 590 Landing Lane, Elkton MD 21921, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington, on the Eastern Shore, and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, 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: Revolutionary War (a few steps from this marker); Henry Deibert and E. Deibert Bros. Barge Building (a few steps from this marker); Strong Defense (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone House (within shouting distance of this marker); Carriage Steps (within shouting distance of this marker); Hollingsworth House (within shouting distance of this marker); Valentine Hollingsworth (1632-1710) (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Fort Hollingsworth (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elkton.
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 5, 2022
2. Native Americans in the 1600's Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 599 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on June 30, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on June 29, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. 2. submitted on January 6, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
