Lusby in Calvert County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Morgan Hill Farm

Photographed By F. Robby, November 7, 2007

1. Morgan Hill Farm Marker

Inscription. The tract, originally known as Morgan’s Fresh, was granted, 1651, to Philip Morgan, a captain in the Puritan militia. The house, which overlooks St. Leonard Creek, was built before 1670 and served as a lookout station in the War of 1812 and the Civil War.

Erected by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1651.

Location. 38° 24.47′ N, 76° 27.378′ W. Marker is in Lusby, Maryland, in Calvert County. Marker is at the intersection of Sollers Wharf Road and Wohlgemuth Road, on the right when traveling south on Sollers Wharf Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lusby MD 20657, 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. Preston on Patuxent (approx. 0.6 miles away); Middleham Chapel (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Cliffs of Calvert (approx. 1.4 miles away); Fate of the Flotilla (approx. 2.8 miles away); Weapons of War (approx. 2.8 miles away); Naval Warfare (approx. 2.8 miles away); The War of 1812 Living History (approx. 2.8

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miles away); Sukeek’s Cabin: A Proud Tradition Lives On (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lusby.

Morgan Hill Farm image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby

2. Morgan Hill Farm

Maryland Historical Trust file photo, undated.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,897 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.