Our Flag Display

Historical marker location:

7110 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, Maryland

( Marker is on Maple Avenue just south of Tulip Avenue, on the right when traveling south.)

(Many people ask about the history of our flags).

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.