Historical Marker

Preston

northbound MD 331, south side of town · Preston · Caroline

Maryland marker

Inscription

Preston Started 1846 around Frazier's Chapel, an early Methodist Church, the land for which was purchased 1797. First called "Snow Hill", the name was changed to Preston 1856, in honor of a prominent Baltimore lawyer. Preston was chartered as a town 1892. State Roads Commission

Location

Addressnorthbound MD 331, south side of town
CityPreston
CountyCaroline
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.706972, -75.902167

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