Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Maryland State House
Built 1772–1779
— Capitol of the United States November 26, 1783 - August 13, 1784 —
A Registered National Historic Landmark
Erected by Maryland Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1862.
Location. 38° 58.706′ N, 76° 29.424′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is at the intersection of State Circle and Francis Street on State Circle. This marker is on the grounds of the Maryland State House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 State Circle, Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. USS Maryland (a few steps from this marker); Dred Scott, 1799 - 1858 (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Brooke Taney, 1777 - 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's City Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornhill & Fleet Streets (within shouting distance of this marker); General Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Treasury Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Matthew Alexander Henson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.
More about this marker. There are three copies of this marker on the grounds. This is the southernmost of the three.
Also see . . . The Maryland State House: The Heart of Maryland History and Government. (Submitted on March 28, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Additional commentary.
1. "A Registered National Historic Landmark"
Adjacent to this marker is a Registered National Historic Landmark marker. It reads:
Maryland State House has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark. Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1933, this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States.
Designated as such by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service in 1963.
— Submitted March 28, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,568 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 28, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 2. submitted on December 29, 2007, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on March 28, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on October 10, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.