St. John's College in Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Birthplace of Charles Carroll, Barrister

Photographed by F. Robby, January 8, 2008

1. The Birthplace of Charles Carroll, Barrister Marker

Inscription. The birthplace of Charles Carroll, Barrister, 1723 - 1783, colonial patriot and author of Maryland Bill of Rights. Built in 1722 by his father, Dr. Charles Carroll, Chirurgeon. Moved from its original location at Main and Conduit Streets through popular subscription to Historic Annapolis, Inc., in 1955. Restored by generous gifts to St. John's College.

Erected 1959 by Peggy Stewart Tea Party Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1723.

Location. 38° 58.97′ N, 76° 29.452′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It is in St. John's College. It is on King George Street (Maryland Route 450) 0.1 miles north of College Avenue ( Route 450), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21401, 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: Take a Tour of St. John's College–Steeped in United States and Maryland History (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Take a Tour of St. John's College–Steeped in United States and Maryland History

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Edmund Berkeley Iglehart (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Cannon (about 400 feet away); Liberty Tree (about 400 feet away); Alexander Magruder (about 500 feet away); Francis Scott Key (about 500 feet away); Max and Elke Schiff (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.

Photographed by F. Robby, January 8, 2008

2. The Birthplace of Charles Carroll, Barrister Marker

Marker is located on the house.

Carroll Barrister House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by F. Robby, January 8, 2008

3. Carroll Barrister House

As seen from King George Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,147 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.