Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Maryland State House
Built 17721779
| | Capitol of the United States November 26, 1783 - August 13, 1784 | |
In this state house, oldest in the nation still in legislative use, General George Washington resigned his commission before the Continental Congress December 23, 1783. Here, January 14, 1784, Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris to end the Revolutionary War and May 7, 1784 appointed Thomas Jefferson plenipotentiary. From here, September 14, 1786, the Annapolis convention issued the call to the states that led to the Constitutional Convention.
Erected by Maryland Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, the Maryland Historical Trust, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 23, 1783.
Location. 38° 58.753′ N, 76° 29.475′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It is at the intersection of State Circle and North Street, on the left when traveling south on State Circle. The marker stands on the northwest side of the Maryland
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic 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 walking distance of this marker: Site of the Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Thurgood Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Maryland State House (within shouting distance of this marker); Matthew Alexander Henson (within shouting distance of this marker); General Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); The Government House (within shouting distance of this marker); State House Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Baron Johann de Kalb (within shouting distance
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 22, 2025
2. Maryland State House Marker on the northwest grounds of the Maryland State House
More about this marker. Several identical markers stand on the grounds of the Maryland State House in State Circle.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
