August 26, 1814

Historical marker location:

5 High Street, Brookeville, Maryland

( Marker is on High Street (Maryland Route 97) just south of Market Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1964

Maryland was founded as a Catholic colony: Maryland was founded by the English nobleman George Calvert, also known as Lord Baltimore, in 1632. He envisioned Maryland as a haven for Catholics who faced persecution in England at the time. The colony's first settlement, St. Mary's City, was established in 1634.