Historical Marker

Downs' Cross Roads

MD 213 at MD 290, southwest corner · Galena · Kent

Maryland marker

Inscription

Down's Cross Roads Galena, Maryland On this site stood the tavern erected by William Downs in 1763, burned 1893. George Washington stopped here in 1774 en route to and from the first Continental Congress. He traveled this road on his eight visits to Kent County. Errected by Kent Lodge 74 Instituted 1851 Independent Order of Odd Fellows 1932 Massey Lodge 157 Instituted 1914

Location

AddressMD 213 at MD 290, southwest corner
CityGalena
CountyKent
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.340639, -75.878883

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