Buckeystown in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
“Carrollton”
Patented for 10,000 acres to Charles and Daniel Carroll, Mary and Ellinor Carroll 1st April 1724. It was from this tract that Charles Carroll assumed the title “Charles Carroll of Carrollton” when signing the Declaration of Independence.
Erected by State Roads Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 1, 1724.
Location. 39° 19.967′ N, 77° 25.937′ W. Marker is in Buckeystown, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is on Buckeystown Pike (Maryland Route 85), on the left when traveling north. This marker is now on the south side of the bridge over Rock Fountain Creek. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3604 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown MD 21717, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Buckeystown (a few steps from this marker); Site of Buckeystown Methodist Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Buckeystown Park (approx. one mile away); The Battle That Saved Washington (approx. 2˝ miles away); History of the Monocacy River Valley (approx. 2˝ miles away); Clustered Spires of Frederick (approx. 2.6 miles away); Through a Child's Eyes (approx. 2.6 miles away); Ambush (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buckeystown.
Also see . . .
1. Biography of Charles Carroll. U.S. History website entry (Submitted on July 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. The Charles Carroll House of Annapolis. Website homepage:
In Annapolis, MD. Charles Carroll was a native of that city. Carrollton was one of many land holdings that prompted many contemporaries to call him the richest man in America. (Submitted on July 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,247 times since then and 61 times this year. Last updated on December 27, 2022, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4. submitted on February 7, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on July 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6. submitted on September 24, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 7. submitted on September 7, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 8. submitted on November 11, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 9. submitted on July 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 10. submitted on December 27, 2022, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 11. submitted on July 16, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.