Centreville in Queen Anne's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Centreville Wharf
Photographed By Don Morfe, January 30, 2015
1. Centreville Wharf Marker
Inscription.
Centreville Wharf. . Site of Marlborough, a port town laid out in the early 18th century with the creation of Queen Anne’s County. The wharf was a trade center, with a tobacco inspection warehouse administered by William Hopper. The “Captain’s Houses” were constructed ca. 1880 by Captain John C. Ozmon to quarter workers of his schooners, warehouses and store. Architecturally unique in the region they recall the importance of Centreville Wharf when water was the main mode of transport in the Chesapeake.
Site of Marlborough, a port town laid out in the early 18th century with the creation of Queen Anne’s County. The wharf was a trade center, with a tobacco inspection warehouse administered by William Hopper. The “Captain’s Houses” were constructed ca. 1880 by Captain John C. Ozmon to quarter workers of his schooners, warehouses and store. Architecturally unique in the region they recall the importance of Centreville Wharf when water was the main mode of transport in the Chesapeake.
Erected by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.
Location. 39° 3.176′ N, 76° 4.485′ W. Marker is in Centreville, Maryland, in Queen Anne's County. Marker is on Chesterfield Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Centreville MD 21617, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
