La Plata in Charles County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Revolutionary War Patriots

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, October 31, 2026

1. Revolutionary War Patriots Marker

Inscription.
This marker commemorates the
men and women who achieved
American independence.
These Patriots, each believing in the
noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly
to found a new nation.
1775 - 1783

Dedicated in 2026 by
Maryland State Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Erected 2026 by Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.

Location. 38° 31.784′ N, 76° 58.767′ W. Marker is in La Plata, Maryland, in Charles County. It is at the intersection of East Charles Street (Maryland Route 6) and Church Street, on the left when traveling east on East Charles Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 Charles Street, La Plata MD 20646, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan

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Area

and in Southern Maryland.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Christ Church Port Tobacco Parish (here, next to this marker); Christ Church Episcopal (within shouting distance of this marker); Star Memorial Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); September 11 Memorial (about 500 feet away); Old Durham Church, Episcopal - 1692 (approx. 0.2 miles away); La Plata Train Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); Remembrance (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Plata.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, October 31, 2026

2. Revolutionary War Patriots Marker

With the 1884 Christ Church (moved from Port Tobacco in 1904 stone-by-stone) in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.