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. 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 and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. 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. It 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 at or near this postal address: 11714 Somerset Ave, Princess Anne MD 21853, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

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: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Somerset County Circuit Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Samuel Chase (about

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600 feet away); Teackle Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Acadians in Maryland (approx. ¼ mile away); Princess Anne Town (approx. ¼ mile away); Manokin Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Somerset County (approx. 0.4 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 October 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,820 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.