Historical Marker

Linchester

MD 331/16 (west side), 0.2 miles north of MD 318 · Preston · Caroline

Maryland marker

Inscription

Linchester Circa 1681 Since the establishment of Hunting Creek Grist Mill prior to 1681, a mill on this site has served farmers. Known during the Revolutionary War as Murray's Mill. It supplied provisions to the Continental Army. Linchester was also a colonial port of entry. Maryland Historical Society

Location

AddressMD 331/16 (west side), 0.2 miles north of MD 318
CityPreston
CountyCaroline
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.701394, -75.897011

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