Centreville in Queen Anne's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Centreville Wharf

By Don Morfe, January 30, 2015

1. Centreville Wharf Marker

Inscription. 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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Ozmon: Captain of the Sea and Entrepreneur (a few steps from this marker); Shuttled By Ship (a few steps from this marker); Chesterfield Avenue: River to Railroad Connection (approx. half a mile away); The Queen Anne's County Courthouse

By Don Morfe, January 30, 2015

2. Centreville Wharf Marker

(approx. ¾ mile away); Short History of Centreville (approx. ¾ mile away); Queen Anne’s County (approx. ¾ mile away); Honor • Valor • WWI • WWII • Korea • Vietnam (approx. ¾ mile away); Command Central (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centreville.

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 219 times since then and 9 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.