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

Thomas John Claggett, D.D.

Photographed by Rico Ramirez, July 7, 2024

1. Thomas John Claggett, D.D. Marker

Inscription. Ordained by Lord Bishop of London 1768.
First Bishop consecrated in the United States, at Trinity Church, New York City by Bishop Seabury of Connecticut.
He organized this (Trinity) church 1810.
Born near Nottingham, October 3, 1743
Died at "Croom" August 3, 1816.

Erected 1934 by State Roads Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 3, 1855.

Location. 38° 48.893′ N, 76° 45.175′ W. Marker is in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It is on Church Street 0.1 miles west of Water Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14518 Church 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

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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: British Disgrace (a few steps from this marker); Baltimore-Southern Maryland Trunk Line (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marlborough (about 500 feet away); The Site of the Residence of Dr. William Beanes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of John Carroll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Archbishop John Carroll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marlboro Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Protests at the County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Marlboro.

Also see . . . Trinity Church History. “It was not until July 16, 1812, that Bishop Claggett officially consecrated Trinity Church. It was a time of great upheaval. Margin reference notes in the vestry minutes of May, 1814, indicate that British troops camped in the church, tore out pages from the minutes book and

Photographed by F. Robby, December 2, 2004

2. Thomas John Claggett, D.D. Marker

prevented the vestry from meeting. Bishop Claggett served as rector until his death August 3, 1816.” (Submitted on February 20, 2012, by Raymond C. Wockley of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.)

Trinity Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by F. Robby, December 2, 2004

3. Trinity Church

Thomas John Claggett, D.D. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, July 9, 2011

4. Thomas John Claggett, D.D.

Felix de Weldon sculpture at St. Thomas Church, Croom.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 25, 2014

5. Trinity Church

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,556 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 22, 2024, by Rico Ramirez of Prince Frederick, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on June 17, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.