Newburg in Charles County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of Robert Crain
1865-1928
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 22, 2019
1. In Memory of Robert Crain Marker - entire marker
Inscription.
In Memory of Robert Crain. It was the wisdom and farsighted vision of Robert Crain, with his public spirit and progressive purpose, that resulted in the building of the first highway connecting southern Maryland to the rest of the state.
With energy, enthusiasm, diplomacy, and conviction he persuaded Maryland's leaders of the feasibility of this project, and those who travel this road will be reminded of the invaluable service rendered by him.
(Map of Maryland with eleven arrows showing distances from Southern Maryland to other locations in the state.)
It was the wisdom and farsighted vision of Robert Crain, with his public spirit and progressive purpose, that resulted in the building of the first highway connecting southern Maryland to the rest of the state.
With energy, enthusiasm, diplomacy, and conviction he persuaded Maryland's leaders of the feasibility of this project, and those who travel this road will be reminded of the invaluable service rendered by him.
(Map of Maryland with eleven arrows showing distances from Southern Maryland to other locations in the state.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 38° 22.133′ N, 76° 57.633′ W. Marker is in Newburg, Maryland, in Charles County. Marker can be reached from Crain Hwy, 0.1 miles south of Clifton Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12480 Crain Hwy, Newburg MD 20664, United States of America. Touch for directions.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 22, 2019
2. In Memory of Robert Crain Marker - closeup of text
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 22, 2019
3. In Memory of Robert Crain Marker (Left Half)
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 22, 2019
4. In Memory of Robert Crain Marker (Right Half)
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 22, 2019
5. In Memory of Robert Crain Marker is barely visible on the ground behind the first two markers.
Internet Archive
6. Robert Crain
from Distinguished Men of Baltimore and of Maryland published by The Baltimore American, 1914.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2019. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 25, 2019. 6. submitted on July 21, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.