Coltons Point in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Saint Clements Island
(One-half mile offshore)
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, July 1, 2008
1. Saint Clement's Island Marker
Site of the first landing of Governor Leonard Calvert and the Maryland colonists, March 25, 1634. Here, on the same day, Father Andrew White, S. J. celebrated the first Catholic mass in the British-American colonies.
The Island became a part of St. Clements Manor, granted Dr. Thomas Gerard, November 3, 1639 and was later owned by the Blackistone family for over 200 years during which it was known as Blackistone Island.
Erected 1973 by Maryland Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 25, 1736.
Location. 38° 13.477′ N, 76° 45.029′ W. Marker is in Coltons Point, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. It is on Point Breeze Road 0.2 miles east of Colton Point Road (Route 242), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coltons Point MD 20626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this 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 Black Diamond Incident (a few steps from this marker); Mother of Light Shrine (a few steps from this marker); St. Clements Manor (a few steps from this marker); Journey to an Island
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. St. Clement's Island Lighthouse (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Potomac River Dory Boat (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by F. Robby, August 31, 2009
2. Saint Clements Island Marker
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, July 1, 2008
3. Saint Clement's Island
Photographed by F. Robby, August 31, 2009
4. St. Clement Island Museum
The Mother of Light Shrine is in front of the marker in this photo, and the St. Clement Island - Potomac River Museum is behind it.
Photographed by F. Robby, August 31, 2009
5. Little Red Schoolhouse
Next to the museum and marker is the Little Red Schoolhouse, which was built in 1820 and originally located on Thompson Corner Road in Charlotte Hall. It was moved in 1991 to its current location and is now used by the museum as an educational classroom. St. Clements Island can be seen on the left.
Photographed by F. Robby, August 31, 2009
6. Little Red Schoolhouse
Interior of the schoolhouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,966 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 14, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 2. submitted on September 4, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on July 15, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 7, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
