Upper Marlboro in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Marlborough

(County seat of Prince George's County since 1721)

Photographed by F. Robby, December 2, 2004

1. Marlborough Marker

Inscription. George Washington "lodged" here August 31, 1774, going to First Continental Congress May 4, 1775, on his way to
Second Continental Congress where, on Jun 15, 1775, he was elected "General and Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the United Colonies." His first visit here was as colonel of Virginia militia in 1756 and his last as President of the United States in 1793.

Erected 1932 by George Washington Bicentennial.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1932.

Location. 38° 48.927′ N, 76° 45.262′ W. Marker is in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It is at the intersection of Old Marlboro Pike (Maryland Route 725) and Main Street ( Route 725), on the left when traveling east on Old Marlboro Pike. Marker is on the triangle area where Old Marlboro Pike intersects with Main street and Old Crain Highway. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 14500 Main Street, Upper Marlboro MD 20772, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

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: Baltimore-Southern Maryland Trunk Line (a few steps from this marker); Thomas John Claggett, D.D. (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); British Disgrace (about 500 feet away); The Site of the Residence of Dr. William Beanes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marlboro Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Turn of Events (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. William Beanes (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Beanes (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Marlboro.

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, October 19, 2008

2. Marlborough Marker

Marlborough marker, looking east with the Baltimore-Southern Maryland Trunkline monument, right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, October 19, 2008

3. Marlborough marker, looking east with the Baltimore-Southern Maryland Trunkline monument, right

Photographed by Rico Ramirez, July 7, 2024

4. Marlborough Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,005 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on August 12, 2010. Photos: 1. submitted on November 18, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on July 22, 2024, by Rico Ramirez of Prince Frederick, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.