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St. Mary's City acted as the capital of the Maryland colony for 61 years, until 1695, when the capital was moved to the more centrally-located town that we now know as Annapolis and the St. Mary's State House (pictured above) was converted into a Protestant church.
- What was the colonial capital of Maryland?
- When was St Mary's City established?
- Who settled St Mary's City?
- What was the name of the Maryland Colony?
- When was Baltimore the capital of Maryland?
- How was Maryland formed?
- What colonial region was Maryland in?
- Who was Maryland named?
- Who colonized Maryland?
- What states surround Maryland?
What was the colonial capital of Maryland?
Centered on Maryland's Western Shore, Annapolis lies 25 miles south of Baltimore and 30 miles east of Washington, DC. From the founding of Maryland in 1634, however, St. Mary's City was the first seat of Maryland's colonial government, not Annapolis.
When was St Mary's City established?
Historic St. Mary's City is an idyllic, waterfront hamlet, and not just because of its location between the farms of Southern Maryland and the beautiful St. Mary's River. Founded in 1634, the Maryland colony was founded as a place where English Catholics could escape religious persecution.
Who settled St Mary's City?
Mary's county, southern Maryland, U.S., on St. Marys River some 15 miles (25 km) southeast of Leonardtown, the county seat. Established in 1634 by colonists led by Leonard Calvert and named for the Virgin Mary, it was Maryland's first European settlement and was built on the site of a Secowocomoco Indian village.
What was the name of the Maryland Colony?
The Maryland Colony's original name was the Province of Maryland. The Maryland Colony was founded as a refuge for English Catholics.
When was Baltimore the capital of Maryland?
Baltimore, Maryland
Bypassing the city's old courthouse, delegates instead convened on December 20, 1776, inside the spacious house and tavern of Henry Fite.
How was Maryland formed?
The Maryland Colony was founded in 1632 after its charter was approved by King Charles I. It was a proprietary colony of Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore. Like other settlements in the New World, the Maryland Colony was established as a religious refuge.
What colonial region was Maryland in?
The Maryland Colony was one of the original 13 colonies located on the Atlantic coast of North America. The original 13 colonies were divided into three geographic areas consisting of the New England, Middle and Southern colonies. The Maryland Colony was classified as one of the Southern Colonies.
Who was Maryland named?
After Calvert died in April 1632, the charter for "Maryland Colony" was granted to his son, Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore, on June 20, 1632. The colony was named in honor of Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of King Charles I.
Who colonized Maryland?
Establishment. George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore, applied to Charles I for a royal charter for what was to become the Province of Maryland. After Calvert died in April 1632, the charter for "Maryland Colony" (in Latin Terra Mariae) was granted to his son, Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore, on June 20, 1632.
What states surround Maryland?
Maryland is bordered by Pennsylvania in the north, Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean in the east, the Atlantic Ocean and Virginia in the south, and West Virginia in the west.
