The First State House of Maryland
On this site was erected in 1676 the first State House of Maryland. Previous to this date the Assembly met in various places subsequent to the Planting of the Province at St. Mary’s City, March 27, 1634. The twelve stone markers forming a cross outline the original building.
This marker was placed by Major William Thomas Chapter, D.A.R., St. Mary’s City, October 2, 1926. Mrs. John G. H. Lilburn, Regent.
Marker can be reached from Trinity Church Road near Point Lookout Road (Maryland Route 5).
Courtesy hmdb.org
