Westminster in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Westminster MD Town Survey

Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 11, 2015

1. Westminster MD Town Survey Marker

Inscription. At the rear of this property there is a green stone marking the starting point for the patent of White's Level of September 27, 1738, and for the survey of the town of Westminster made by William Winchester in 1764, and shown on the plat recorded by him in Frederick County in 1768.

Erected by the Mayor and Council of Westminster 1957 from information compiled by the Carroll County Historical Society

Erected by the Mayor and Council of Westminster.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 27, 1738.

Location. 39° 34′ N, 76° 59.233′ W. Marker is in Westminster, Maryland, in Carroll County. It is at the intersection of E. Main Street and Manchester Avenue, on the right when traveling west on E. Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westminster MD 21157, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. 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 Trumbo-Chrest House (here, next to this marker); Corbit’s Charge (within shouting distance of this marker); 12 North Church Street (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Shellman Home and Gardens (approx. ¼ mile away); American Legion Square

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(approx. ¼ mile away); The Loom House (approx. ¼ mile away); Mary Shellman's Legacy (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Corbit's Charge (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westminster.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Gettysburg Campaign (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

The marker is visible on the wall facing Manchester Avenue on the building to the left. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 11, 2015

2. The marker is visible on the wall facing Manchester Avenue on the building to the left.

The "green stone" referred to in the marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 11, 2015

3. The "green stone" referred to in the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on April 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.