Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Maryland State House
Built 17721779
| | Capitol of the United States November 26, 1783 - August 13, 1784 | |
Photographed by Kevin W., March 15, 2008
1. Maryland State House Marker
In this state house, oldest in the nation still in legislative use, General George Washington resigned his commission before the Continental Congress December 23, 1783. Here, January 14, 1784, Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris to end the Revolutionary War and May 7, 1784 appointed Thomas Jefferson plenipotentiary. From here, September 14, 1786, the Annapolis convention issued the call to the states that led to the Constitutional Convention.
Erected by Maryland Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, the Maryland Historical Trust, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1862.
Location. 38° 58.706′ N, 76° 29.424′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It is at the intersection of State Circle and Francis Street on State Circle. This marker is on the grounds of the Maryland State House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 State Circle, 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: USS Maryland (a few steps from this marker);
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Roger Brooke Taney (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. There are three copies of this marker on the grounds. This is the southernmost of the three.
Also see . . . Maryland State House. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on May 6, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional commentary.
Photographed by Michael Stroud, October 5, 2005
2. Maryland State House Marker
The USS Maryland bell is in the background on the right.
1. "A Registered National Historic Landmark"
Adjacent to this marker is a Registered National Historic Landmark marker. It reads:
Maryland State House has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark. Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1933, this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States.
Designated as such by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service in 1963.
— Submitted March 28, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
Photographed by Kevin W., March 15, 2008
3. Maryland State House and Marker
Photographed by F. Robby, December 30, 2002
4. Registered National Historic Landmark
This marker is located adjacent to this marker on the grounds of the State House.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,970 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 28, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 2. submitted on December 29, 2007, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on March 28, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on October 10, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
