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

Carmichael House

Photographed by Rico Ramirez, August 16, 2024

1. Carmichael House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1804 by William Carmichael (1775-1853), attorney and state senator who freed more than 120 of his family's slaves, 1811-1839. One of the largest manumissions in the state's history. Birthplace of Richard Bennett Carmichael (1807-1884), member of Congress, judge, and president of Maryland's Constitutional Convention (1867). On May 27, 1862, after resisting the Lincoln Administration's suspension of Habeas Corpus in Maryland, Judge Carmichael was arrested and imprisoned for treasonable acts.

Erected 2013 by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1832.

Location. 39° 2.621′ N, 76° 3.834′ W. Marker is in Centreville, Maryland, in Queen Anne's County. It is at the intersection of East Water Street (Maryland Route 304) and Banjo Lane, on the right when traveling west on East Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 East Water Street, Centreville MD 21617, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

in the Tidewater,

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: Site of Goldsborough House (here, next to this marker); Wright’s Chance

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(about 500 feet away); The Brass Pin (about 500 feet away); Centreville National Bank of Maryland (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Wright's Chance (about 500 feet away); Centrally Located (about 500 feet away); William Harper, Sr. Houses (about 500 feet away); The Courthouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centreville.

Other markers no longer nearby. Connecting Centreville to the Worlds of Commerce Beyond the Eastern Shore (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); The Railroad as Community Connector to the World (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Don Morfe, January 30, 2015

2. Carmichael House Marker

Carmichael House Marker with the House in the background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, January 30, 2015

3. Carmichael House Marker with the House in the background

Front view of the Carmichael House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, January 30, 2015

4. Front view of the Carmichael House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,258 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 24, 2024, by Rico Ramirez of Prince Frederick, Maryland. 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 7, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.