Catonsville in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Castle Thunder
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, January 21, 2008
1. Castle Thunder marker, and the milestone it referrs to, in front of the Catonsville Library
A gift from Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Castle Thunder, the home of Richard and Mary Carroll Caton, stood on this site from 1787 to 1906.
The 7-mile Frederick Turnpike stone marker of 1804 was moved here from its original position 3/10 mile west.
Erected 1966 by Maryland Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust, and the The Historic National Road series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.
Location. 39° 16.226′ N, 76° 44.368′ W. Marker is in Catonsville, Maryland, in Baltimore County. It is on Frederick Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Frederick Road, Catonsville MD 21228, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic 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: Catonsville Nine (within shouting distance of this marker); Baltimore Regional Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Wye Oak (approx. 0.3 miles away); Catonsville (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rolling Road (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Catonsville Short Line Railroad
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Additional commentary.
1. Marker damaged.
This marker was damaged on the 4th of July and recovered by the nearby library for safekeeping. The State Highway Administration now has taken the marker for repairs which may take 8-12 weeks. It was unclear how the sign was damaged.
— Submitted July 26, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Additional keywords. "National Road" "Cumberland Road"
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, February 24, 2008
2. Site of Castle Thunder
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck
3. A close up of the National Road milestone, indicating 7 miles to Baltimore
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