Compton in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Manor of Little Brittaine
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, July 1, 2008
1. Manor of Little Brittaine Marker
Later known as "Newtowne Manor" in New Towne Hundred, St. Mary's Co. Patented in 1640 to William Bretton, Gent. early clerk of the general assembly, member of second general assembly, magistrate of St. Mary's Co.Erected 1984 by The Descendants of Lords of the Maryland Manor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1640.
Location. 38° 16.097′ N, 76° 41.726′ W. Marker is in Compton, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. Marker is on Newtowne Neck Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Compton MD 20627, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Wished For Country (approx. 2.1 miles away); Origins of the Compass Rose (approx. 3.3 miles away); Leonardtown Wharf (approx. 3.3 miles away); Invasion! (approx. 3.3 miles away); Trade on the Waterfront (approx. 3.3 miles away); Fun on the Waterfront (approx.
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Photographed By Tom Fuchs, July 1, 2008
2. Manor of Little Brittaine
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, July 1, 2008
3. Manor of Little Brittaine
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, July 1, 2008
4. Statue on Grounds
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,109 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 4. submitted on July 15, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland.
