Historical Marker

Compton

US 50 (Ocean Gateway) eastbound, at MD 565 (Main Street), southwest corner, just south of Trappe · Trappe · Talbot

Maryland marker

Inscription

"Compton" Patented 1664 to James Elvard Acquired by William Stevens before 1700. His grandson Samuel Stevens, Jr. member of Maryland Legislature 1808 to 1820. Governor of Maryland 1822 to 1825. During his administration Jews were enfranchised. When Lafayette visited America 1824-5 Governor Stevens met him at Fort McHenry, Baltimore.

State Roads Commission

Location

AddressUS 50 (Ocean Gateway) eastbound, at MD 565 (Main Street), southwest corner, just south of Trappe
CityTrappe
CountyTalbot
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.651672, -76.057300

Sources

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