Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Old Treasury Building
This is Maryland's oldest public building, built between 1735-1737 to house the office for the newly established Commissioners for Emitting Bills of Credit. By 1779, it was in use as the office for the Treasurer of the Western Shore, and ultimately, became the office of Maryland's state treasurer.
For over 160 years, this building was the financial center of Maryland. It securely stored paper currency, bills of credit, coins, and financial records, all of which were kept in iron chests inside a locked vault room. The treasurer's office was relocated in 1903 to meet the needs of the modern economy.
The Old Treasury Building, with its prominent location on the State House grounds, was used for numerous purposes by the state after 1903. It was restored to its colonial appearance in 2025.
The building is open to the public daily for self-guided tours.
Erected 2025 by Historic Annapolis Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1735.
Location. 38° 58.738′ N, 76° 29.413′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in Maryland’s Baltimore Metro Region. 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 walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Old Treasury Building (a few steps from this marker); Liberty Tree (a few steps from this marker); St. Mary's City Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); 60 & 64 State Circle (within shouting distance of this marker); Katharine Hepburn Slept Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornhill & Fleet Streets (within shouting distance
Other markers no longer nearby. The Old Treasury Building (has been replaced with this marker); a different marker also named Old Treasury Building (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named The Old Treasury Building (has been replaced with this marker).
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
