St. Mary's City in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Leonard Calvert
1610–1647
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, March 31, 2007
1. Leonard Calvert Marker
Lord of St. Michael’s, Trinity, and St. Gabriel’s Manors with Court Leet and Court Baron. First governor of Maryland 1634–1647.
Erected 1970 by the National Society of the Descendants of the Lords of the Maryland Manors.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Saint Mary's City series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1647.
Location. 38° 11.16′ N, 76° 25.93′ W. Marker is in St. Mary's City, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. Marker is at the intersection of Point Lookout Road (Maryland Route 5) and Old State House Road, on the right when traveling south on Point Lookout Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Marys City MD 20686, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Mary's City (here, next to this marker); Maryland's First Capital (within shouting distance of this marker); Margaret Brent Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brewing and Baking (about 500 feet away); ...and Coffee House (about 500 feet away); A Place to Talk, Drink, & Smoke (about 500 feet away); All Things Fit for a Capital
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Also see . . . Leonard Calvert. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 3, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Wikipedia, 1640
2. The Honorable Leonard Calvert
Portrait by Jacob van Oost or his son, Jacob van Oost the Younger, c. 1640.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 31, 2007
3. Leonard Calvert Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,952 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 20, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 2. submitted on March 3, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 20, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
