Harwood in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

“Larkins Hills”

Patented 1663

Photographed by F. Robby, December 31, 2003

1. "Larkins Hills" Marker

Inscription. Charles Lord Baltimore and his council attended the meeting of the Assembly here Oct. 2 – Nov. 6, 1663. 31 towns and ports of entry were established at this session in the several counties along the bay. Practically none of these towns exist at the present time.

Erected 1939 by State Roads Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1862.

Location. 38° 52.92′ N, 76° 36.133′ W. Marker is in Harwood, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It is on Solomon’s Island Road (Maryland Route 2) half a mile south of Mill Swamp Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harwood MD 20776, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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: Rawlings’ Tavern (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named William Penn (approx. 1.9 miles away); All Hallows Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Old South River Club (approx. 2.7 miles away); Java Plantation Life (approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named Java Plantation Life

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(approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named Java Plantation Life (approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named Java Plantation Life (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harwood.

Another marker is no longer nearby. William Penn (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Wide angle shot of the marker, looking north image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, March 13, 2008

2. Wide angle shot of the marker, looking north

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,638 times since then and 110 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 13, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on April 22, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.