Mattapany
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Mattapany Site of Jesuit mission about 1636 on land given by Indian King and called "Mattapanient House". Sacked 1642 by the Indians. Stockaded fort as provincial arsenal then erected. Patented 1663 by Henry Sewell and called "Mattapany-Sewell". His widow married Charles, 3rd Lord Baltimore, who lived here 1665.
Place of surrender of proprietary government August 1, 1689 after which Maryland become a Royal Province until 1715. State Roads Commission
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