Eternal Tribute

Historical marker location:

6301 Lafayette Avenue, Riverdale Park, Maryland

( Memorial is at the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and Rittenhouse Street when traveling north on Lafayette Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1999

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.