Woodstock in Howard County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mt. Pleasant

1692 - 1992

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 17, 2021

1. Mt. Pleasant Marker

Inscription. Home of the Browns of Howard County, descendants of the original settler Thomas Browne (the Patuxent Ranger) who was commissioned in 1692 to survey this area of then Anne Arundel County.

Erected 1994 by Terra Mariae Chapter, Maryland State Society, National Society, Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1692.

Location. 39° 18.973′ N, 76° 52.48′ W. Marker is in Woodstock, Maryland, in Howard County. Marker is on Old Frederick Road (Maryland Route 99), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10524 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock MD 21163, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to Mt. Pleasant (here, next to this marker); Log Cabin Viewing Window (a few steps from this marker); Guinea Fowl Coop (within shouting distance of this marker); Smokehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Privy and Icehouse Foundation (within shouting distance of this marker); Carriage House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Corn Crib (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodstock.

Mt. Pleasant image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 17, 2021

2. Mt. Pleasant

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.