Near Newburg in Charles County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Laidler's Ferry
Near present bridge was Laidler's Landing, which George Lee deeded to John Laidler in 1760. On main route to Fredericksburg and Williamsburg, it was also called Ledler's and Laidlaw's in George Washington's diary. To the south is Cedar Point, where Washington's schooner ran aground in February, 1766. He wrote in his diary August 25, 1768: "Hauling Seine upon the bar off Cedar Point for sheepshead but catched none."Erected by Maryland Bicentennial Commission and Maryland Historical Society.
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 Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1766.
Location. 38° 21.908′ N, 76° 58.288′ W. Marker is near Newburg, Maryland, in Charles County. Marker is on Crain Highway (U.S. 301) 0.2 miles west of Orland Park Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9700a Orland Park Rd, Newburg MD 20664, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
