Trappe in Talbot County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

“Compton”

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Photographed by William Pfingsten, November 3, 2007

1. "Compton" Marker

Inscription. Patented 1664 to James Elvard. Acquired by William Stevens before 1700. His grandson Samuel Stevens, Jr. member of Legislature 1808 to 1820. Governor of Maryland 1822 to 1825. During his administration Jews were enfranchised. When Lafayette visited America 1824–1825 Governor Stevens met him at Fort McHenry, Baltimore.

Erected 1939 by State Roads Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1664.

Location. 38° 39.096′ N, 76° 3.435′ W. Marker is in Trappe, Maryland, in Talbot County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 50 and Howell Point Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 50. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trappe MD 21673, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Nathaniel (Nace) Hopkins (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathaniel Hopkins (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Trappe High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Home Run Baker Park

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); The Ball on Top of the Water Tower 1927-1998 (approx. 1.6 miles away); “Hole in the Wall” (approx. 3.1 miles away); Old White Marsh Episcopal Church (approx. 3.1 miles away); Robert Morris, Sr. (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trappe.

Michael O. Bourne - Maryland Historical Trust Historic Sites Survey, April 1973

2. Compton

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,233 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 5, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on March 3, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.