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
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 by Maryland Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. 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. Marker 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.
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); Revolution or Fraud? (within shouting distance
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 3, 2007
2. Caroline County Courthouse
this page online
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 19, 2018
3. Caroline County Court House
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 19, 2018
4. Caroline County
Court House
Erected 1895
Court House
Erected 1895
Through the efforts of:
The Board of County Commissioners
Of Caroline County
John W. Eveland, President
Russel H. Wright, Member
Homer O Schmidt, Member
Wilbert L. Merriken, Attorney
Rachel Collison, Clerk
And
Honorable Harry R. Hughes,
Senator for Caroline County
Honorable Orland B. Blades,
Member House of Delegates
Honorable James A. Wise
Member House of Delegates
Walton and Madden Architects
Field construction Company, Contractor
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 19, 2018
5. Dedication
Is Dedicated to
The Memory of
Those Brave Sons
Of Caroline County
Who have Served
Their Country in
All Wars.
November 11, 1968
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 19, 2018
6. Flag and Seal of Caroline County
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 19, 2018
7. The Cupola
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 19, 2018
8. The Great Seal of Caroline County in Maryland, 1773
(The Land of Pleasant Living)
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 19, 2018
9. The Weathervane
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,572 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 30, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on February 6, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7, 8, 9. submitted on February 21, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
