Chaptico in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Chaptico

Photographed by F. Robby, January 6, 2009

1. Chaptico Marker

Inscription. Established in 1683 as one of the four ports of entry in St. Mary's County. Shipping continued until early in the twentieth century. Christ Church, built in 1736, has been used continuously since. On July 30, 1814, British forces looted the town, causing much damage.

Erected by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1980.

Location. 38° 22.103′ N, 76° 46.943′ W. Marker is in Chaptico, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. It is at the intersection of Budds Creek Road (Maryland Route 234) and Chaptico Road ( Route 238), on the right when traveling south on Budds Creek Road. Maker is about 200 feet north of the roundabout at the intersection of Routes 234 and 238. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chaptico MD 20621, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Maryland.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Chaptico (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christ Church King and Queen Parish (approx. 0.2 miles away); Prosperous Port Town

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); "Deep Falls" (approx. 1½ miles away); Veterans of Helen Memorial (approx. 3½ miles away); Forest Hall (approx. 4.9 miles away); Extending the Rail (approx. 5.2 miles away); Tobacco Barns (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chaptico.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Chaptico (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,993 times since then and 45 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 28, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.