Galesville in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Welcome to Galesville
Native Americans, English settlers, African slaves, German immigrants, wealthy vacationers, and recreational boaters have all played a part in Galesville's history. Locals have earned their living fishing, crabbing, oystering, farming, and running small businesses. Some commute to Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington for work. Though the people and their vocations change, Galesville's strong sense of community endures. [photo]
The Carrie Weedon House was dedicated as the Galesville Heritage Museum on May 1, 2004.
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Ebenezer A.M.E. and other churches are still centers of community life.
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German immigrants, like the Bunnigs (later Benning), came to Galesville in the late 19th century.
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The Quaker Burying Ground lies on the town's western edge. One of the first Quaker meetings in Maryland was held in Galesville during the 17th century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Animals • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1935.
Location. 38° 50.615′ N, 76° 32.516′ W. Marker is in Galesville, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 988 Main Street, Galesville MD 20765, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Where Land Meets Water (a few steps from this marker); Carrie Weedon House (a few steps from this marker); Steamboat Landing (a few steps from this marker); Native Plants (a few steps from this marker); Valuable Wetlands (within shouting distance of this marker); William Penn (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Women of Hartge Yacht Yard (1934-2006) (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galesville.
Also see . . .
1. Galesville Heritage Society. (Submitted on March 14, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.)
2. Galesville Rosenwald School. Hosted by the University of Delaware, Center for Historic Architecture and Design, Mid-Atlantic Historic Buildings and Landscape Survey (Submitted on September 5, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.)
3. Wilson House. Hosted by the University of Delaware, Center for Historic Architecture and Design, Mid-Atlantic Historic Buildings and Landscape Survey (Submitted on September 5, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.)
4. Wilson Field. Hosted by the University of Delaware, Center for Historic Architecture and Design, Mid-Atlantic Historic Buildings and Landscape Survey (Submitted on September 5, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,768 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 5, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.