Venton in Somerset County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Site of Home of Levin Winder
Levin Winder, 1757-1819, was a Lt. Colonel in the American Revolution and a Major General in the State Militia. He was a Federalist delegate to the General Assembly in 1806 and became Speaker in 1808.
Elected Governor in 1812, he opposed American entry into the War of 1812, but he authorized use of the militia to defend the State against the British attacks on Washington and Baltimore.
Erected by Maryland Historical Society, Maryland Historical Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.
Location. 38° 11.229′ N, 75° 47.146′ W. Marker is in Venton, Maryland, in Somerset County. Marker is at the intersection of Deal Island Road and Oriole Road on Deal Island Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princess Anne MD 21853, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gen. Arnold Elzey C.S.A. (approx. 1.2 miles away); Col. George Gale (approx. 3 miles away); Cultural Treasures (approx. 4.8 miles away); Princess Anne Treasures (approx. 4.8 miles away); Teackle Mansion (approx. 5 miles away); Birthplace of Samuel Chase (approx. 5.1 miles away); St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (approx. 5.1 miles away); Manokin Presbyterian Church (approx. 5.1 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 573 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 8, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on July 8, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.