Princess Anne in Somerset County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Historic Boxwood Gardens

Princess Anne

Photographed By William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007

1. Historic Boxwood Gardens Princess Anne Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This southeast corner of Somerset Avenue, originally Bridge Street, and Washington Street, first named Upper Alley has been enhanced by this private boxwood garden since the first half of the 19th century. Long-standing tradition in Princess Anne has credited General George Handy (January 19, 1788 - March 21, 1856). who lived next door, with planning and planting the ornamental parterpe arrangement.

Erected by Maryland Historical Trust, Somerset County Historical Trust, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1692.

Location. 38° 12.164′ N, 75° 41.566′ W. Marker is in Princess Anne, Maryland, in Somerset County. Marker is at the intersection of Somerset Avenue (Maryland Route 675) and Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Somerset Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princess Anne MD 21853, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Somerset County Circuit Courthouse (about 600 feet

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away); Teackle Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Princess Anne Town (approx. ¼ mile away); Manokin Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Somerset County (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cultural Treasures (approx. 0.7 miles away); Princess Anne Treasures (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princess Anne.

Boxwood Garden image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007

2. Boxwood Garden

Boxwood Garden from a distance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007

3. Boxwood Garden from a distance

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,790 times since then and 236 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.