Chaptico in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"Deep Falls"
Originally patented March 26, 1680 as "Wales"
Photographed By Don Morfe, February 11, 2015
1. "Deep Falls" Marker
The present house was built in 1745
Major William Thomas Jr. (1758-1813)
of the famous "Maryland Line" and
Dr. James Thomas (1785-1845)
Governor of Maryland 1833-36
lived and lie buried here.
Erected by State Roads Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 26, 1680.
Location. 38° 21.326′ N, 76° 45.64′ W. Marker is in Chaptico, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. Marker is on Budd Creek Road (SR 234). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chaptico MD 20621, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Prosperous Port Town (approx. 1˝ miles away); Christ Church King and Queen Parish (approx. 1˝ miles away); Chaptico (approx. 1˝ miles away); a different marker also named Chaptico (approx. 1˝ miles away); Veterans of Helen Memorial (approx. 3 miles away); Forest Hall (approx. 4.9 miles away); Tobacco Barns (approx. 5.1 miles away); Three Notch Road (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chaptico.
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Photographed By Don Morfe, February 11, 2015
2. "Deep Falls" Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, February 11, 2015
3. "Deep Falls" sign at the entrance to the residence road
Sign is located across the street from the "Deep Falls" marker.
Photographed By Don Morfe, February 11, 2015
4. Distant shot of the "Deep Falls" road entrance to the residence
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 611 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 1, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
