Centreville in Queen Anne's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Queen Annes County
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2012
1. Queen Annes County Marker
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. It can be reached from Lawyers Row. 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.
Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, in the Tidewater, 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: 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
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Command Central (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2012
2. This Statue was unveiled....
This statue was unveiled and dedicated on June 18, 1977 by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne of England, in the presence of a distinguished company of officials and citizens of the state, the nation and from overseas.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2012
3. Commissioners of Queen Anne's County
Leonard E. Smith - President; Julius Grollman; John M. Ashley Jr.; George W. Aldrige, Jr. - Administrator;
Judge of the Circuit Court - B. Hackett Turner Jr.
Commissioners of Centreville: William H. Tolson - President; Daniel T. Cannon; F. Dudley Benton
Sculptor of the Statue -- Elizabeth Gordon Chandler
Judge of the Circuit Court - B. Hackett Turner Jr.
Commissioners of Centreville: William H. Tolson - President; Daniel T. Cannon; F. Dudley Benton
Sculptor of the Statue -- Elizabeth Gordon Chandler
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, October 19, 2007
4. Queen Anne (1665–1714)
1977 bronze by Elisabeth Gordon Chandler (1913–2006) is 5Ύ feet high on a 2 foot base. Other plaque reads, “This statue was unveiled and dedicated by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne of England, in the presence of a distinguished company of officials and citizens of the state, the nation and from overseas.” Queen Anne is sitting in a Queen Anne chair.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2012
5. Detail of the face of the Queen Anne statue
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2012
6. Elizabeth Gordon Chandler's Signature, 1977
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, October 19, 2007
7. Queen Anne's County Court House
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2012
8. Detail on the Queen Anne statue - a puppy
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 2,343 times since then and 29 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.
