Denton in Caroline County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Caroline Court House

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, November 3, 2007

1. Caroline Court House Marker

Inscription.
Caroline County-established, 1773, from parts of Queen Anne's and Dorchester Counties — held its early courts at seven different locations until 1797 when its first courthouse was built on this site, once known as Pig Point.

The 1895 replacement was renovated and extensively added to, 1966. The courthouse was purchased 1791 for 120 shillings.

Erected 1966 by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1773.

Location. 38° 53.199′ N, 75° 49.977′ W. Marker is in Denton, Maryland, in Caroline County. It is on Market Street near Between 1st and 2nd Streets, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Denton MD 21629, 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,

and in the Tidewater.

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: On this spot Sept. 5, 1938 stood Franklin Delano Roosevelt (a few steps from this marker); President Roosevelt's Speech (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Carney (within shouting distance of this marker); Caroline Courthouse (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Emancipation's Close Call (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Wars of World Conflict (within shouting distance of this marker); War Along the Chesapeake (about 300 feet away); Two Neighbors * Two Governors * Two States (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denton.

Other markers no longer nearby. Revolution or Fraud? (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); John Wilkes Booth (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Maryland's Eastern Shore (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).