St. Mary's City in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Mary's City
Capital of Maryland, 1634–1694
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, March 31, 2007
1. St. Mary’s City Marker
Here, for the first time in America, men and women of differing faiths lived in peace and goodwill, practicing freedom of conscience, according to Lord Baltimore’s “Instructions to Colonists,” 1633. “Freemen Assembled,” of various beliefs, changed practice into law by approving “An Act Concerning Religion,” 1649.
Erected 1959 by the Maryland Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1633.
Location. 38° 11.157′ N, 76° 25.926′ W. Marker is in St. Mary's City, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. It is at the intersection of Point Lookout Road (Maryland Route 5) and Old State House Road, on the right when traveling south on Point Lookout Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Marys City MD 20686, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Leonard Calvert (here, next to this marker); Maryland's First Capital (within shouting distance of this marker); Margaret Brent Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic St. Mary's City (about 400 feet away); Brewing and Baking (about 500 feet away); ...and Coffee House (about 500 feet away); A Place to Talk, Drink, & Smoke (about 500 feet away); All Things Fit for a Capital (about 500 feet away); …about the Corner of Vansweeringens Garden fence (about 500 feet away); Keep It Clean (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Mary's City.
Also see . . . Historic St. Mary’s City. City website homepage (Submitted on April 20, 2007.)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 31, 2007
2. St. Mary’s City Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 31, 2007
3. St. Mary's City and Leonard Calvert Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,000 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 3. submitted on April 20, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
