Warwick in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

James Rumsey

Photographed by William Pfingsten, July 6, 2007

1. James Rumsey Marker

Inscription.
The inventor of the steam boat was born 1743 two miles north of this point in “Middle Neck”

George Washington showed much interest in Rumsey’s experiments and made him superintendent of “The Potomac Company.”

Erected 1937 by State Roads Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1743.

Location. 39° 25.153′ N, 75° 46.49′ W. Marker is in Warwick, Maryland, in Cecil County. It is at the intersection of Cecilton-Warwick Road (Maryland Route 282) and Sandy Branch Road on Cecilton-Warwick Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Warwick MD 21912, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: George Washington (approx. 0.4 miles away); Colonists' Wrought Iron Cross (approx. 2 miles away); “Worsell Mannor” (approx. 3 miles away); Union Lodge No. 5 A.F.&A.M. (approx. 3½ miles away in Delaware); Three Welsh Members (approx. 3½ miles away in Delaware); This Tree Was Living When William Penn Came to Pennsylvania

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(approx. 3½ miles away in Delaware); Old St. Anne's (approx. 3½ miles away in Delaware); 123 West Main St. (approx. 3.6 miles away in Delaware). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warwick.

Another marker is no longer nearby. St. Francis Xavier Church (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Kevin W., January 21, 2024

2. James Rumsey Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,877 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 6, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on January 21, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.