Historical Marker

Governor William Grayson

Governor's Way North, 0.1 mile north of Governor's Way in Governor Grayson subdivision · Grasonville (vicinity) · Queen Anne's

Inscription

Governor William Grayson Born near this site in 1788. Took office January 1, 1839, as the first popularly elected Governor of Maryland. Remembered as an advocate of financial reform in government. Village of Graysonville named in his honor. He died near here July 2, 1868. Maryland Historical Trust Maryland State Highway Administration

Location

AddressGovernor's Way North, 0.1 mile north of Governor's Way in Governor Grayson subdivision

CityGrasonville (vicinity)

CountyQueen Anne's

StateMaryland

Coordinates38.956817, -76.164361

Sources

Maryland Department of Transportation, Roadside Historical Markers

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