St. Mary's City in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The First State House of Maryland
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, March 31, 2007
1. The First State House of Maryland Marker
This marker was placed by Major William Thomas Chapter, D.A.R., St. Marys City, October 2, 1926. Mrs. John G. H. Lilburn, Regent.
Erected 1926 by the Major William Thomas Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Maryland, Saint Mary's City series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 27, 1634.
Location. 38° 11.244′ N, 76° 26.144′
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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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Entrance to First State House of Maryland (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Entrance to First State House of Maryland (a few steps from this marker); Here Lyeth The Body (a few steps from this marker); John Llewellyn (a few steps from this marker); Leonard Calvert (within shouting distance of this marker); The Landing of the Ark and the Dove (within shouting distance of this marker); Laura Maryland Carpenter Blinn (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Church, St. Marys Parish
Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 31, 2007
2. The First State House of Maryland Marker
One of the twelve stone markers can be seen in the distance on the right. The Trinity Episcopal Church in in the background on the left.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The St. Marys Chapel (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding The First State House of Maryland. The bricks from the original State House were used to build the church seen in Photo No. 2. See the “Trinity Church, St. Marys Parish” marker.
Also see . . . The History of the Maryland State House and Its Dome. Maryland State website entry (Submitted on April 22, 2007.)
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, March 31, 2007
3. Replica of the First State House
This side faces the water. The replica was built a few dozen yards east, since the original location is now a cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,219 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Wide shot showing as many of the twelve stone markers as possible. • Can you help?
