Monkton in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

My Lady's Manor

10,000 Acres

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 26, 2013

1. My Lady's Manor 10,000 Acres Marker

Inscription. In 1713 Charles Calvert, third Lord Baltimore gave to his wife, Margaret 10,000 acres known as My Lady's Manor. In 1731, Thomas Brerewood was engaged to manage the land. During the Revolution the property was confiscated by Maryland and in 1782 sold at auction to veterans and tenants. Descendants of original owners continue to live on the manor to this day.

Erected 2013 by The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Maryland.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1713.

Location. 39° 33.624′ N, 76° 34.134′ W. Marker is in Monkton, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker is on Monkton Road, 0.1 miles north of Old York Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monkton MD 21111, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. James’s (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named My Lady’s Manor (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named My Lady's Manor (approx. 0.6 miles away); Clynmalira (approx. 2.4 miles away); Ladew Topiary Gardens and Pleasant Valley House (approx. 3.2 miles

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away); St. John's Chapel (approx. 3.6 miles away); “Quinn” (approx. 3.8 miles away); Phoenix (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monkton.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 26, 2013

2. My Lady's Manor 10,000 Acres Marker

St. James's Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 26, 2013

3. St. James's Episcopal Church

Marker is at the entrance to the church.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,465 times since then and 154 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 26, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.