Solomons in Calvert County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

M. M. Davis Shipyard

1885–1974

Photographed by F. Robby, November 7, 2007

1. M. M. Davis Shipyard Marker

Inscription. 1885 Marcellus M. Davis established his shipyard at this location, in 1913 the yard was moved to larger quarters across the harbor on Mill Creek. During the 1930’s, Davis’ yard produced many outstanding wooden yachts which brought international fame to Solomons. The High Tide won nearly every race she entered until she was handicapped so heavily her owner, Eugene DuPont, refused to race or sell her. The Davis-built Manitou (President Kennedy’s yacht one summer) won several Mackinac Straits races until defeated by White Cloud, another Davis-built yacht.

Erected 1985 by Board of County Commissioners, Calvert County Historical Society, Maryland Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy, and the Maryland Historical Trust series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 38° 19.345′ N, 76° 27.58′ W. Marker is in Solomons, Maryland, in Calvert County. It is on Solomons Island Road (Maryland Route 2) 0.7 miles south of Lore

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Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Solomons MD 20688, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Maryland.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

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 walking distance of this marker: Watery Grave (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); War of 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); Point Patience (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dewey Floating Dry Dock (about 500 feet away); Patuxent Ghost Fleet (1927-1941) (about 600 feet away); Majestic Patuxent River (about 700 feet away); J. C. Lore & Sons Oyster House (about 700 feet away).

Photographed by Rico Ramirez, October 24, 2024

2. M. M. Davis Shipyard Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,567 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 11, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on October 31, 2024, by Rico Ramirez of Prince Frederick, Maryland.