Buckeystown in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
“Carrollton”
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, July 9, 2019
1. Restored “Carrollton” Marker
Patented for 10,000 acres to Charles and Daniel Carroll, Mary and Ellinor Carroll 1st April 1724. It was from this tract that Charles Carroll assumed the title “Charles Carroll of Carrollton” when signing the Declaration of Independence.
Erected 1937 by State Roads Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust, and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 1, 1724.
Location. 39° 19.967′ N, 77° 25.937′ W. Marker is in Buckeystown, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is on Buckeystown Pike (Maryland Route 85), on the left when traveling north. This marker is now on the south side of the bridge over Rock Fountain Creek. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3604 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown MD 21717, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Buckeystown (a few steps from this marker); Site of Buckeystown Methodist Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Buckeystown Park (approx. one mile away); The Battle That Saved Washington (approx. 2½ miles away);
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Other markers no longer nearby. Gordon’s Decisive Attack (was approx. 2½ miles away but has been confirmed missing); Goodloe Edgar Byron (was approx. 2.6 miles away but has been permanently removed); Worthington House (was approx. 2.6 miles away but has been permanently removed); McCausland’s Attack (was approx. 2.6 miles away but has been permanently removed); Worthington-McKinney Ford (was approx. 2.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Biography of Charles Carroll. U.S. History website entry (Submitted on July 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. The Charles Carroll House of Annapolis. Website homepage:
In Annapolis, MD. Charles Carroll was a native of that city. Carrollton was one of many land holdings that prompted many contemporaries to call him the richest man in America. (Submitted on July 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, July 9, 2019
2. “Carrollton” Marker
This marker has been restored and moved to the west side of the Buckeystown Pike (MD 85) at the bridge over Rocky Fountain Run.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, July 9, 2019
3. “Carrollton” and Buckeystown Markers
via NPS, unknown
4. Carrolton Manor
National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form
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Photographed by Craig Swain, July 7, 2007
5. "Carrollton" Marker - at former location, pre-restoration
Photographed by Don Morfe, September 23, 2012
6. “Carrollton” Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, September 5, 2015
7. Charles Carroll of Carrollton
This c. 1847 portrait of Charles Carroll of Carrollton by Michael Laty (after Robert Field) hangs in the Maryland Historical Society Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.
“Charles Carroll of Carrollton was born in Annapolis to Charles Carroll of Annapolis (1702-1782) and his wife, Elizabeth Brooke (1709-1761). After studying civil law at the College of St. Louis Le Grand, Rheims, France, and common law at The Temple, London, he returned to Maryland in 1765. One of the earliest advocates for independence, the wealthy and influential Carroll served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and the Confederation Congress. He was the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence and the last surviving signer, dying at 95 years of age...” — Maryland Historical Society
“Charles Carroll of Carrollton was born in Annapolis to Charles Carroll of Annapolis (1702-1782) and his wife, Elizabeth Brooke (1709-1761). After studying civil law at the College of St. Louis Le Grand, Rheims, France, and common law at The Temple, London, he returned to Maryland in 1765. One of the earliest advocates for independence, the wealthy and influential Carroll served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and the Confederation Congress. He was the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence and the last surviving signer, dying at 95 years of age...” — Maryland Historical Society
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 8, 2015
8. “Carrollton” Marker Temporarily Missing
This Historic Marker was removed by the Maryland State Highway Admin. under authority of the Maryland Historical Trust
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This Marker to be refurbished and reinstalled.
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 7, 2007
9. "Carrollton" Marker aside Buckeystown Pike
The stone house is one of many structures listed in the Buckeystown Historic District.
Photographed by Shane Oliver, April 16, 2022
10. “Carrollton” Marker and Downtown Buckeystown
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 7, 2007
11. A Farm House in “Carrollton”
Spanning the valley between Sugarloaf Mountain (in the background) on the east and the Catoctin Mountains on the west, Carrollton is still largely rural farmland.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,686 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on December 27, 2022, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4. submitted on February 7, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on July 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6. submitted on September 24, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 7. submitted on September 7, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 8. submitted on November 11, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 9. submitted on July 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 10. submitted on December 27, 2022, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 11. submitted on July 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
