On Landing Lane, on the right when traveling south.
During the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), both
American and British troops passed through Elk Landing.
The American troops were led by
General George Washington, and the British Troops
were led by General William Howe.
You may be on the . . . — — Map (db m152162) HM
On Hermitage Drive 0.2 miles north of East Main Street, on the right.
Part of Friendship Tract and home of Robert Alexander, delegate to the Provincial Convention of 1774 and to the Continental Convention of 1776. On August 25, 1777, he was host to Washington here and three days later offered allegiance to British . . . — — Map (db m154176) HM
On Broad Street 0.1 miles west of River Road, on the right when traveling west.
Old Post Road
Established 1666
Lower Susquehanna Ferry
established 1695
Rodgers’ Tavern
where
George Washington
frequently stopped
between
1781–1798 — — Map (db m145429) HM
On Cecilton-Warwick Road (Maryland Route 282) at Worsell Manor Road on Cecilton-Warwick Road.
Patented 5th June, 1685, to Major Peter Sayer, a prominent Catholic. Later acquired by the Heath Family. On 14th May, 1773, George Washington “din’d and lodg’d at Mr. DL. Heath’s” taking his stepson Jackie Custis to King’s College, N.Y. (Columbia . . . — — Map (db m65392) HM
On Cecilton-Warwick Road (Maryland Route 282) 0.1 miles west of Church Road, on the left when traveling east.
Visited Warwick Feby. 1756, March 1756. “Din’d and lodg’d at Mr. D’L Heath’s May 1773. Passed through Sept. 9 and Oct. 28, 1774. Breakfasted March 23, 1791 and again in September 1793. — — Map (db m152183) HM
On Marshall Hall Road (Maryland Route 227) 0.1 miles north of River Road, on the right when traveling north. Reported unreadable.
[unreadable] Emphasis is on promoting and keeping the area as it looked in George Washington's day. [unreadable]
[Aside:]
Piscataway Park lies on the Maryland side of the Potomac River about 20 miles south of Washington, DC, . . . — — Map (db m154695) HM
On Liverpool Point Road at Beaverdam Road, on the right when traveling east on Liverpool Point Road.
Two miles southwest Washington owned 600 acres of land bought in 1775 and retained until his death. In 1786 he visited this property accompanied by Gen. Smallwood. — — Map (db m6231) HM
On Crain Highway (U.S. 301) 0.2 miles west of Orland Park Road, on the right when traveling west.
Near present bridge was Laidler's Landing, which George Lee deeded to John Laidler in 1760. On main route to Fredericksburg and Williamsburg, it was also called Ledler's and Laidlaw's in George Washington's diary. To the south is Cedar Point, where . . . — — Map (db m176425) HM
Upon arrival of French forces in Newport, Rhode Island in July 1780, Baron Ludwig von Closen, a captain in the Royal Deux-Ponts Regiment, was selected by General Rochambeau as one of his aides-de-camp. Closen accompanied Rochambeau on most of his . . . — — Map (db m62756) HM
On Port Tobacco Road (Maryland Route 6) at Chapel Point Road, on the right when traveling north on Port Tobacco Road.
The Indian village of Potobac, visited in 1608 by Capt. John Smith, occupied this site. County Seat of Charles County, 1658 - 1895. Washington visited here frequently. Site of St. Columba Lodge No. 11 A. F.& A. M., chartered April 18, 1793. — — Map (db m128824) HM
On Port Tobacco Road (Maryland Route 6) at Poorhouse Road, on the right when traveling west on Port Tobacco Road.
Daniel St. Thomas Jenifer’s home.
First President of the Maryland
Senate 1777-81. Close friend of
George Washington
who visited here June 3rd, 1763. — — Map (db m1235) HM
On Chicamuxen Road (Maryland Route 224) at Sweden Point Road, on the right when traveling south on Chicamuxen Road.
One mile from here lived Gen. Wm. Smallwood, commander of the Maryland troops which saved Washington’s Army at Long Island. Governor of Maryland from 1785 to 1788. Washington visited here in 1786. — — Map (db m6081) HM
On Bentz Street at 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on Bentz Street.
Washington
first took command of the
American Army under the
grandparent of this elm
Cambridge, Mass. July 3, 1775.
———————
Raised by Maryland D.A.R., given
and marked by the American Legion . . . — — Map (db m103414) HM WM
On Catoctin Mountain Highway (U.S. 15) at Willow Road, on the right when traveling north on Catoctin Mountain Highway.
On August 5 and 6, 1785, and again June 30 and July 1, 1791, was the guest of Thomas Johnson at the latter's manorial residence which stood on the site of the present farm house, about 150 yards east of this point. Thomas Johnson, a member of the . . . — — Map (db m1538) HM
On Urbana Pike (Maryland Route 355), on the right when traveling south.
Originally erected 1932 by the Federation of Rural Women's Clubs of Frederick County, MD., as part of a national movement to commemorate the bicentennial of Washington's birth through recognizing places noted in his diary.
Replaced 2016 . . . — — Map (db m102966) HM
On Walnut Street west of West Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40), on the right when traveling west.
The stucco house in front of you, now privately-owned, may be Middletown's oldest surviving residence. Its original walls made of Chestnut logs in the mid-1700s were replaced with stone walls in the early 1800s. Because a blacksmith had . . . — — Map (db m252657) HM
On Monroe Street at Clay Street ( Route 28), on the right when traveling south on Monroe Street.
The "Point of Rocks" has long served as a distinguishing landmark along the Potomac River. Native Americans, and later colonial settlers and traders, used the vicinity as a home and transportation corridor. River transportation and improvements . . . — — Map (db m168024) HM
On Urbana Pike/Georgetown Pike (Maryland Route 355) at Araby Church Road on Urbana Pike/Georgetown Pike.
This boulder, taken from the bed of the improved Rt. 355 (formerly US Rte. 240) previously stood approximately 50 ft to the south at a point where the old Urbana Road/Georgetown Pike (now Araby Church Road) intersects the relocated improved highway. . . . — — Map (db m78432) HM
On Hutton Road (Maryland Route 39) west of Old Crellin Road, on the right when traveling west.
George Washington stopped here Sept. 26, 1784 on his trip to determine a feasible passage between the Potomac and the Ohio for a canal or easy portage between these rivers as a passage to the Western Territory. — — Map (db m479) HM
On National Pike (U.S. 40) 0.8 miles east of the Pennsylvania state line, on the right when traveling west.
General Braddock's 6th camp on the march to Fort Duquesne Saturday and Sunday June 20th and 21st, 1755. Washington was forced to remain behind with a guard on account of "violent fevers" until cured by "Dr. James's Powders (one of the most excellent . . . — — Map (db m135626) HM
On National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) east of Chestnut Ridge Road (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling east.
General Braddock's 4th camp on the march to Fort Duquesne June 17, 1755. Washington arrived here after Braddock's defeat July 15th, 1755. Washington also stopped here May 9th, 1754, July 7th or 8th, 1754, October 1st, 1770, November 26th, 1770 and . . . — — Map (db m361) HM
The flat land beside the little Youghiogheny River on the western edge of Oakland has two items of historic interest. First, it contains a spring, and according to tradition, George Washington stopped at the spring on the morning of September 26, . . . — — Map (db m68806) HM
On Pulaski Highway (U.S. 40) at Bel Air Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Pulaski Highway.
This is a Section of “The General’s Highway,”
route of General Washington’s triumphant journey, December 3-23, 1783, New York to Annapolis, to resign as Commander-In-Chief of the first
American Army
Originally . . . — — Map (db m145385) HM
Near John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway (Interstate 95) north of Route 543, in the median.
General Washington resigned his commission at Annapolis, December 23, 1783. American Revolution officially ended by Congress meeting in Annapolis, January 14, 1783. District of Columbia given to Nation, 1791. Francis Scott Key wrote "The . . . — — Map (db m25) HM
On Churchville Road (Maryland Route 22) at Route 136, on the right when traveling west on Churchville Road.
Council of Safety met here 5 April 1775. Considered as site for county seat 1781
George Washington
passed 6 May 1775 on way to be made Commander-in-Chief of Army
Lafayette
and his troops marched past 15 April 1781 on the way to . . . — — Map (db m1243) HM
On Pennington Ave. at Lodge Lane on Pennington Ave..
Susquehannock Indians
The Susquehannock Indians controlled the upper tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. John Smith was the first European to encounter them when he explored the Upper Bay in 1608. He described them as "a most noble and . . . — — Map (db m188475) HM
On St. John’s Street at Union Avenue ( Route 7), on the left when traveling north on St. John’s Street.
Old Post Road Established 1666. Public Ferry ordered established by the Council of Maryland 1695 for travel between north and south. General Washington and many notable men used this ferry, also, the Continental Army and soldiers of War Between . . . — — Map (db m1275) HM
On Norrisville Road (Maryland Route 23) at Troyer Road, on the left on Norrisville Road.
George Washington stayed here the night of June 5, 1773 on his way back to Mt. Vernon from Columbia College, New York, where he had left his step-son Jackie Custis. — — Map (db m1408) HM
On Old Washington Road 0.1 miles south of Washington Boulevard (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.
An important colonial port for shipment of Tobacco. Here in 1765 Zachariah Hood, Maryland’s “Stamp Act” agent, was hanged in effigy. Lafayette’s troops camped here April 17-18, 1781 on the way to engage Cornwallis in Virginia. George . . . — — Map (db m3144) HM
On Washington Boulevard (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles south of South Street, on the right when traveling south.
An important colonial port for shipment of Tobacco. Here in 1765 Zachariah Hood, Maryland’s “Stamp Act” agent, was hanged in effigy. Lafayette’s troops camped here April 17-18, 1781 on the way to engage Cornwallis in Virginia. George Washington . . . — — Map (db m3145) HM
On Washington Road (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles north of Waterloo Road ( Route 175), on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
Thomas Spurrier's stood at nearby crossroads connecting two important overland routes in colonial days (now U.S. 1 and MD. 175.) George Washington stopped here at least 25 times between 1789 and 1798. His diary noted July 18, 1795: "Dined and lodged . . . — — Map (db m3236) HM
On Waterloo Road (Maryland Route 175) 0.1 miles west of Washington Boulevard (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east.
George Washington
stopped here at least twenty five times between 1789 and 1798. On July 18, 1795, his diary says:
“Dined and lodged at Spurrier’s where my sick horse died.” — — Map (db m3238) HM
On High Street at Cross Street ( Route 289), on the left when traveling south on High Street.
County seat of Kent County. Established in 1706. Situated on the most traveled highway between south and north during the revolutionary period. George Washington made eight known visits here between 1756 and 1793. Rich in Colonial History. — — Map (db m3059) HM
On Washington Avenue (Maryland Route 213) 0.1 miles south of North College Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Benefactor of Washington College
Member of the
Board of Visitors and Governors
1784-1789
Honorary Degree Recipient 1789
A gift from the Class of 2000
in commemoration of the
Bicentennial of
George Washington's death . . . — — Map (db m138233) HM
On High Street 0.2 miles north of Cannon Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Chestertown waterfront seems quiet today, but it was a flashpoint in the American colonists' struggle for liberty.
Kent County, long loyal to England, found its ancestral ties weakening with each new generation born on American . . . — — Map (db m138241) HM
On South Main Street (Maryland Route 313/290) at W. Cross Street ( Route 213), on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.
On this site stood the tavern erected by William Downs in 1763. Burned in 1893. George Washington stopped here in 1774 en route to and from the first Continental Congress. He traveled this road on his eight visits to Kent County. — — Map (db m155488) HM
On Maryland Route 213 at Queen Street, on the right when traveling south on Maryland Route 213.
Erected by act of Assembly of Maryland, May 1736, on a tract called Tolchester. A base of Continental supplies, 1775 to 1783. Port of Entry and ferry landing. George Washington stopped here enroute to points north and south.
Burned by British . . . — — Map (db m155498) HM
On Sharp Street at Main Street ( Route 445), on the right when traveling east on Sharp Street.
Formerly known as Rock Hall Cross Roads. Main Street is part of first road cut in Kent County in 1675. George Washington passed here eight known times. Tench Tilghman used this route from Yorktown to Philadelphia in October 1781. — — Map (db m3075) HM
On Western Avenue east of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In 1790, Congress authorized the establishment of a territory 10 miles square on the Potomac River to be the Capital of the United States. It was President Washington's recommendation to use land on both sides of the river. Surveyor Andrew Ellicott, . . . — — Map (db m154770) HM
On Darnestown Road (State Highway 28) 3 miles south of Martinsburg Road.
Thomas Sprigg, Jr., patented in 1725 as "Woodstock" 1,102 acres here, inherited in 1782 by Sprigg's three granddaughters, Sophia, Rebecca, and Elizabeth. Sophia married John Francis Mercer (later Governor of Maryland, 1801-1803.) in 1794. Nearly . . . — — Map (db m151719) HM
On Old Baltimore Pike at Odell Road on Old Baltimore Pike.
An important stopping place in colonial days. Mentioned by Washington, Lafayette and other noted men after the Revolution. Count de Rochambeau's troops camped here in June 1782 on the return march from the victory at Yorktown. — — Map (db m3574) HM
On Baltimore Avenue (U.S. 1) when traveling north.
Around 1763, Jacob and Henrietta Wirt constructed a two story wooden tavern here. During the 18th century, taverns offered dinner, drink, and a comfortable bed to weary travelers. A decade later, Jacob died and left his property, including . . . — — Map (db m78189) HM
Placed in 1791-1792, this is one of forty Aquia Creek sandstone markers outlining the original boundaries of the Federal District as commissioned by President Washington. In 1916, The District of Columbia Daughters of the American Revolution . . . — — Map (db m154783) HM
On Fort Washington Road 0.8 miles west of Old Fort Road, in the median.
Home of the Digges Family
(descendants of Edward Digges,
governor of Virginia, 1652–1668)
The most intimate friend of
George and Martha Washington
in Prince George’s County,
where they visited many times. . . . — — Map (db m3663) HM
On Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge (Interstate 95) west of National Harbor Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Following the Revolutionary War, the task of locating the capital of the new nation fell to George Washington. He traveled widely investigating other options, such as Philadelphia and Trenton, but ultimately returned to familiar ground, a site on . . . — — Map (db m171514) HM
On Broad Creek Church Road 0.1 miles south of Oxon Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.
(King George's Parish Established 1692)
Credible evidence and honest
tradition record that
Washington
attended services here on
numerous occasions. — — Map (db m262087) HM
On Largo Road (Route 202) 0.1 miles south of Kettering Drive, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Known as “Castle Magruder” where lived Rev. Jonathan Boucher, tutor to “Jackie” Custis.
George and Martha Washington,
Nelly and John Parke Custis, Benedict Calvert, and Robert Eden, last royal governor of Maryland, were here . . . — — Map (db m297462) HM
On Rosaryville Road 0.9 miles west of Crain Highway (U.S. 301), on the right when traveling west.
17th century hunting lodge of the Lords Baltimore, 9200 acres acquired in 1751 by the honorable Benedict Calvert, member of the council, son of Charles, Fifth Lord Baltimore. Here, with George Washington present, February 4, 1774, Benedict's . . . — — Map (db m3661) HM
Near Southern Avenue south of Wheeler Road, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
On March 30, 1791, a group of six men, bundled in great coats, could be seen riding on horseback over a "wilderness" on the Potomac River. The leader was George Washington, first President of the United States, who was to approve the site . . . — — Map (db m154948) HM
On Old Marlboro Pike (Maryland Route 725) 0.5 miles east of Woodyard Road ( Route 223), on the left when traveling east.
The home of Ignatius Digges whose daughter Mary, married Thomas Sim Lee, twice Governor of Maryland. Lee died here, 1819. General George Washington visited here four times and Martha Washington once. In the War of 1812 British officers stopped here . . . — — Map (db m62919) HM
On Old Marlboro Pike (Maryland Route 725) at Main Street ( Route 725), on the left when traveling east on Old Marlboro Pike.
George Washington
"lodged" here August 31, 1774, going to
First Continental Congress
May 4, 1775, on his way to
Second Continental Congress
where, on Jun 15, 1775, he was elected "General and Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the . . . — — Map (db m34330) HM
Who died April 15th 1786 in the 42d year of his age. Very much lamented. He took an early and active part in the great contest that secured the independence of the United States of America. He was an Aide-de-Camp to His Excellency General . . . — — Map (db m3172) HM
Near Washington Monument Road 0.3 miles north of Zittlestown Road, on the right when traveling north.
In commemoration of the first completed monument dedicated to the memory of George Washington.
Citizens of Boonsboro on July 4, 1827 marched behind the Stars and Stripes to this site and built the tower to 15 feet.
They returned to . . . — — Map (db m129050) HM
On Washington Monument Road 0.3 miles north of Zittlestown Road, on the right when traveling north.
Background Overshadowed by the Battle of Antietam (near Sharpsburg), which took place three days later and resulted in a loss of 23,000 men, the Battle of South Mountain nevertheless played a crucial role in determining the outcome of . . . — — Map (db m129047) HM
On South Potomac Street at West Memorial Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on South Potomac Street.
1774
On July 2, 800 citizens meet in Elizabeth Town and pledge to boycott British goods, especially tea. This is done to support the citizens of Boston because their port had been closed by Parliament.
1775
In August, a colonial . . . — — Map (db m146011) HM
On North Potomac Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on North Potomac Street.
December, 1770 - A congregation of German-Swiss refugees organized The First German Reformed Church in Elizabeth Town, Canageschik, Fredrich County, Province of Mereland. The first pastor was Jacob Weimer. Land was acquired from Jonathan Hager, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m20770) HM
On Western Pike (Maryland Route 144), on the right when traveling west.
George Washington’s diary (while he visited Berkley Springs in 1769) states: “Aug. 30 Old Mr. Flint dined with us” and on Sept. 4: “Rid to the Potomac where my horses were. From thence to Mr. Flint’s and to the Pennsylvania Line, and returned to . . . — — Map (db m61485) HM
Volunteer villagers of nearby Boonesboro celebrated their Independence Day July 4, 1827, by building and dedicating this first monument to the memory of George Washington.
Repaired and altered many times over a hundred years by patriotic . . . — — Map (db m1908) HM
Although now part of the Mumma Farm, and known as Mumma Cemetery, this site was first established as a burial ground by the Orndorff family. Living on this farm at the time of his death, Major Christian Orndorff II was buried here in December . . . — — Map (db m89939) HM
On E. Potomac Street (U.S. 11) at Springfield Lane, on the right when traveling east on E. Potomac Street.
Home of Brig. Gen. Otho Holland Williams, Revolutionary War hero and founder, 1786, of Williamsport, and of Col. Elie Williams, president of commission to lay out National Road and chief surveyor Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. President George . . . — — Map (db m3909) HM
Near Highland Light Rd 0.3 miles east of S Highland Rd, on the left when traveling east.
These tall cliffs seemed like solid ground when President Washington authorized the construction of Cape Cod’s first lighthouse here in 1797. But over the years, the waves of powerful winter storms have battered the base of this cliff. From time to . . . — — Map (db m141553) HM
On Egremont Plain Road (Massachusetts Route 71) at Prospect Lake Road, on the right when traveling south on Egremont Plain Road.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate . . . — — Map (db m24017) HM
On Massachusetts Route 23 at U.S. 7, on the left when traveling east on Massachusetts Route 23.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston. Erected by the . . . — — Map (db m24013) HM
On Massachusetts Route 23, on the left when traveling east.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston. Erected by the . . . — — Map (db m24007) HM
On E. Otis Road (Massachusetts Route 23) at West Shore Road, on the left when traveling south on E. Otis Road.
Through this place passed
General Henry Knox
in the winter of
1775 – 1776
to deliver to
General George Washington
at Cambridge
the train of artillery
from Fort Ticonderoga used
to force the British Army
to evacuate Boston.
. . . — — Map (db m97510) WM
On Sturbridge Road at E Brimfield Road, on the right when traveling east on Sturbridge Road.
In memory of
Benjamin Church
1756-1832
Soldier of the American Revolution
served in
General Lee’s Life Guard, 1775
General Artemus Ward’s Life Guard and
Captain Burbank’s Artillery, 1776
General Washington’s Life Guard, 1776
Took . . . — — Map (db m293391) HM WM
In 1795, Springfield Armory began manufacturing muskets for the United States Military, on a site where General George Washington authorized weapons to be stored during the Revolutionary War. Within decades, Springfield Armory became the nation's . . . — — Map (db m107114) HM
On Federal Street at State Street, on the right when traveling south on Federal Street.
In 1795, Springfield Armory began manufacturing muskets for the United States Military, on a site where General George Washington authorized weapons to be stored during the Revolutionary War. Within decades, Springfield Armory became the nation's . . . — — Map (db m230762) HM
On State Street, on the right when traveling south.
Through this Place Passed
General Henry Knox
In the Winter of
1775 - 1776
To Deliver To
General George Washington
At Cambridge
The Train of Artillery
From Fort Ticonderoga Used
To Force the British Army
To Evacuate . . . — — Map (db m274773) HM
Here stood the Parsons Tavern where Washington was entertained
June 30, 1775 traveling in the saddle from Philadelphia to Cambridge to take command of the American forces
October 21, 1789 riding in his coach through the New England . . . — — Map (db m304330) HM
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
The Basketball Hall of Fame promotes and preserves the living history of the sport and basketball and highlights its nearly 400 inductees. The sport was invented in 1891 on the campus of Springfield . . . — — Map (db m230754) HM
Near Federal Street at State Street, on the right when traveling south.
To the Memory Of
George Washington
Commander-In-Chief Of
The American Army
1775 — 1785
First President of the United States
Who endorsed the location of a magazine and laboratory at Springfield in 1777, personally inspected the . . . — — Map (db m110887) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 20) at U.S. 202, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Through this place passed
General Henry Knox
in the Winter of
1775 - 1776
to deliver to
General George Washington
at Cambridge
the train of artillery
from Fort Ticonderoga used
to force the British Army
to evacuate . . . — — Map (db m23754) HM WM
On Massachusetts Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Site of the Fourth Meeting House built in 1756. Here Washington worshipped in 1775. Constitutional Convention of Massachusetts held here in 1779. Lafayette welcomed here in 1824. — — Map (db m77777) HM
