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

St. Clement's Island

 
 
St. Clement's Island Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 26, 2022
1. St. Clement's Island Marker
Inscription. To this island in March 1634, Governor Leonard Calvert and the first Maryland colonists came in the vessels Ark and Dove. Here they took possession of the Province of Maryland, erected a cross of Maryland wood and celebrated the Holy Sacrifice. Here they first brought to the new world those principles of religious liberty which have been the chief glory of this state.
 
Erected 1970 by Maryland Historical Society, originally erected by the State of Maryland March 25, 1934.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & ReligionColonial EraNotable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1634.
 
Location. 38° 12.509′ N, 76° 44.66′ W. Marker is in Coltons Point, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. Marker can be reached from Point Breeze Road, 0.2 miles Colton Point Road (Maryland Route 242). Marker is on St. Clements Island which is only accessibly by boat. A ferry operates on weekends from the St. Clement's Island Museum on Point Breeze Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coltons Point MD 20626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ancestral Garden (a few steps from this marker); Freedom to Worship (a few steps from this marker); Trade Expands (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Blackistone Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Blackistone Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Clement's Hundred (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Blackistone Lighthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blackistone Lighthouse Bell Tower (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coltons Point.
 
St. Clement's Island Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By F. Robby, September 12, 2009
2. St. Clement's Island Marker
This is a photo of the marker prior to its restoration.
St. Clement's Island Cross with the marker affixed at the base image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 26, 2022
3. St. Clement's Island Cross with the marker affixed at the base
Dedication plaque on the other side of the cross image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 26, 2022
4. Dedication plaque on the other side of the cross
Another St. Clement's Island Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By F. Robby, September 12, 2008
5. Another St. Clement's Island Marker
This marker was originally part of the 1934 memorial cross, but went missing for many years. It was found in 1983 during an excavation project on the island, and moved inside the St. Clement's Island Museum. The text on this marker is nearly identical to the subject marker for this page.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 876 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on August 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.   2. submitted on November 7, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.   3, 4. submitted on August 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.   5. submitted on November 7, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.

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