Historical marker for St. Mary's City

Photograph

St. Mary's County Historical Society, Leonardtown, MD

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

1980.001.0123

Description

3 1/2"h x 3 5/8"w black and white photo of a metal sign marking St. Mary's City. The dark sign has a circular state seal on the top supported by scrollwork. Text: St. Mary's City First Maryland settlement 27 March 1634 First Capitol of Maryland 1634-1694 First movement for women's suffrage-- originated by Margaret Brent in 1647 First freedom of religion in the world established here through the "Acts of Tolerance" April 1649. Major William Thomas' Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. Judging by the date on the "frame" of the photo, it was developed in December 1962. ************************************ Text on verso: in black stamp ink "475A" and on an accompanying card: "Dear Mr. Briscoe: While we were living in St. Mary's Co. Maryland my Brother took this picture, which I have recently come across again. It is so good that I thought The Historical Society might want it for the archives. The negative is also enclosed. Sincerely, Mae B. Perry January 30, 1976"

Collection

Miscellaneous Donated Photographs Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1962

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Print Size: 3 5/8" x 3 1/2"

Location

Container

Miscellaneous Donated Photographs Collection, Box 1

Shelf

Rack 17, Shelf 2

Rack

Rack 17

Wall

North wall

Room

Archives 2

Building

Tudor Hall