Hall’s Cross Roads

At intersection of Old Post Road (established 1666) and Bush Neck Road (1670) were a tavern and relay point for stagecoaches in 18th Century. In 1835 nearby stop on Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad was named for Aberdeen, Scotland, birthplace of the first station master. Hall’s Cross Roads, Mechanicsville and Aberdeen incorporated as Aberdeen in 1893.

Marker is at the intersection of East Bel Air Ave and Post Road, on the left when traveling east on East Bel Air Ave.

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