Near Newburg in Charles County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Laidler's Ferry

Photographed by Rico Ramirez, July 25, 2024

1. Laidler's Ferry Marker

Inscription. 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 1977 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, and the Maryland Historical Trust series lists. 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. It 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

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of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Southern Maryland.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: John Wilkes Booth (approx. 0.6 miles away); Potomac Diversion (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ways to Explore Southern Maryland’s Scenic and Historic Routes (approx. 0.6 miles away); Explore your Cheaspeake (approx. 0.6 miles away); Discover Southern Maryland’s Amazing Stories of Exploration, Hope, and Courage (approx. 0.6 miles away); In Memory of Robert Crain (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Cliffton (approx. 0.8 miles away); Wolleston Manor (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 4, 2021

2. Laidler's Ferry Marker

in Newburg.

Other markers no longer nearby. John Wilkes Booth (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); "Cliffton" (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 4, 2021

3. Laidler's Ferry Marker

Photographed by Rico Ramirez, July 25, 2024

4. Laidler's Ferry Marker

Marker is located just a few yards from the Rt-301 Gov. Harry Nice Bridge, which can be seen in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 844 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 26, 2024, by Rico Ramirez of Prince Frederick, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on July 26, 2024, by Rico Ramirez of Prince Frederick, Maryland.