Solomons in Calvert County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Solomon's Island

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, July 1, 2008

1. Solomon's Island Marker

Inscription. Originally called Bourne's (1680), then Somervell's Island (1740). It became known as Solomon's Island (1867) because of Isaac Solomon's oyster packing facilities here. Shipyards developed to support the island's fishing fleet. The famed "bugeye" sailing craft were built here in the 19th century. The deep, protected harbor has been a busy marine center ever since. In the war of 1812, Commodore Joshua Barney's flotilla sallied from here to attack British vessels on the Chesapeake Bay. The causeway connecting island with mainland was built c. 1870.

Erected by Calvert County Historical Society and Maryland Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 38° 19.659′ N, 76° 27.781′ W. Marker is in Solomons, Maryland, in Calvert County. It is on Solomons Island Road South. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Solomons MD 20688, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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marker is in Southern Maryland.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

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: The Ark of Hungerford Creek (approx. 0.2 miles away); Waterman's Shed (approx. 0.2 miles away); Drum Point Lighthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Calvert Marine Museum's Dee of St. Mary's (approx. ¼ mile away); Wm. B. Tennison (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Wm. B. Tennison (approx. ¼ mile away); Welcome to Drum Point Lighthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); The Business End of a Screwpile (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Solomons.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Ark of Hungerford Creek (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it);

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a different marker also named Drum Point Lighthouse (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been permanently removed).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,460 times since then and 25 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 7, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland.