Centreville in Queen Anne's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Queen Anne’s County
In 1631 William Claiborne established the first settlement in Maryland. A fort and trading post on Kent Island, the westernmost part of Queen Anne's County.
On April 18, 1706, during the reign of Queen Anne, the County received its name from the Colonial House of Delegates to which it sent its first delegate on September 12, 1708.
The county seat, first located in Queenstown, was moved to Centreville circa 1784.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1791.
Location. 39° 2.7′ N, 76° 3.923′ W. Marker is in Centreville, Maryland, in Queen Anne's County. Marker is on the courthouse lawn under the statue of Queen Anne, Rt 213, Centerville. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Centreville MD 21617, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Short History of Centreville (a few steps from this marker); Honor • Valor • WWI • WWII • Korea • Vietnam (a few steps from this marker); Queen Anne's County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Queen Anne's County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Command Central (within shouting distance of this marker); The Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brass Pin (within shouting distance of this marker); Centreville National Bank of Maryland (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centreville.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,884 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4. submitted on October 23, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 5, 6. submitted on January 12, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7. submitted on October 23, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 8. submitted on January 12, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.