St. Mary's City in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Leonard Calvert

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, March 31, 2007

1. Leonard Calvert Monument, West Face

Inscription.
To the memory of Leonard Calvert, First Governor of Maryland this monument is erected by the State of Maryland.

Leonard Calvert, second son of George Calvert, first Baron of Baltimore and Anne, his wife, led the first colonists to Maryland November 22, 1633–March 3, 1634. Founded St. Mary’s March 27, 1634. Died June 9, 1647.

By his wisdom, justice, and fidelity he fostered the infancy of the Colony, guided it through great perils, and dying left it at peace. The descendants and successors of the men he governed here record their grateful recognition of his virtues. November MDCCCXC.

Erected on the site of the Old Mulberry Tree, under which the first colonists of Maryland assembled to establish a government where the persecuted and oppressed of every creed and of every clime might repose in peace and security, adore their common God and enjoy the priceless blessings of civil and religious liberty.

Erected 1890 by the State of Maryland.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Saint Mary's City series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 3, 1634.

Location.

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38° 11.238′ N, 76° 26.127′ W. Marker is in St. Mary's City, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. It can be reached from Trinity Church Road near Point Lookout Road (Maryland Route 5). It is at the Trinity Episcopal Church cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 47477 Trinity Church Road, 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 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 (a few steps from this marker); Here Lyeth The Body (a few steps from this marker); Trinity Church, St. Mary’s Parish (within shouting distance of this marker); The First State House of Maryland (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Entrance to First State House of Maryland (within shouting distance of this marker); John Llewellyn (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); Thomas Allen Senior (within shouting distance of this marker); Sharing Land and Legacy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Mary's City.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The St. Mary’s Chapel (was within shouting distance of this marker but

Leonard Calvert Monument, North Face image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, March 31, 2007

2. Leonard Calvert Monument, North Face

has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Biographical Profile of Leonard Calvert. Maryland State Website entry (Submitted on April 22, 2007.)

Additional commentary.
1. Descendant to Leonard Calvert
I am a descendant of Leonard Calvert. Two family members and myself will be making the trip to St. Mary's on June 24, 2009. We will be given a personal tour of St. Mary's by Peter Himmelheber, historian. We are looking forward to this visit with great anticipation. The monument to Leonard Calvert is beautiful and we simply can't wait to see it in person. Connie Calvert
Editor's Note: We're sure you'll enjoy your visit. If you'd like to share some pictures and information about Leonard Calvert you gathered on your trip, please don't hesitate to include it here.

— Submitted June 3, 2009, by Connie Calvert of Lexington, Kentucky.

Leonard Calvert Monument, South Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, March 31, 2007

3. Leonard Calvert Monument, South Side

Leonard Calvert Monument, East Face image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, March 31, 2007

4. Leonard Calvert Monument, East Face

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, March 31, 2007

5. Leonard Calvert Monument, East Face

Leonard Calvert Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 18, 2021

6. Leonard Calvert Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,626 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 22, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 6. submitted on December 18, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.