West River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Quaker Burying Ground
1672
Erected by Maryland Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1672.
Location. 38° 50.988′ N, 76° 33.427′ W. Marker is in West River, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is at the intersection of Owensville Road (Maryland Route 255) and Muddy Creek Road (Maryland Route 468), on the left when traveling east on Owensville Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West River MD 20778, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Overlooking West River (here, next to this marker); Site of First Quaker Regional Gathering (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); William Penn (approx. 0.8 miles away); Carrie Weedon House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Welcome to Galesville (approx. 0.9 miles away); Native Plants (approx. 0.9 miles away); Where Land Meets Water (approx. 0.9 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,950 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on March 13, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.