La Plata in Charles County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Chandler's Hope
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Photographed By M. A. Pimentel, March 29, 2008
1. Chandler's Hope Marker
Job Chandler, first Charles County settler, built the oldest part of this house, 1639-1650, aided by the Potopaco Indians. Later it was the birthplace of Archbishop Leonard Neale, one of six brothers, all Catholic priests, and one sister, a nun. First (temporary) seat of Carmelite Nuns in America, 1790.
Erected by Maryland Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 38° 30.266′ N, 76° 59.107′ W. Marker is in La Plata, Maryland, in Charles County. Marker is at the intersection of Crain Highway (U.S. 301) and Old Stage Coach Road, on the right when traveling south on Crain Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Plata MD 20646, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Courthouse at Moore's Lodge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Surgeon General Revolutionary Army (approx. 1˝ miles away); Remembrance (approx. 1.6 miles away); Star Memorial Garden (approx. 1.7 miles away); Old Durham Church, Episcopal - 1692 (approx. 1.7 miles away); Christ Church Episcopal
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Also see . . . Chandler's Hope. Maryland Historic Trust / Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties website entry (Submitted on January 17, 2019.)
Photographed By M. A. Pimentel, March 29, 2008
2. Chandler's Hope Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2008, by M. A. Pimentel of Waldorf, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,322 times since then and 138 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2008, by M. A. Pimentel of Waldorf, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
