St. Mary's County (MD) (Images of America) - Softcover

Linda Davis Reno

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738516619 ISBN 13: 9780738516615

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

Exploring the people, places, and events that have made St. Mary's County a unique and integral part of the history of Maryland and this nation.

St. Mary's County, the Mother County of Maryland, was founded in 1634 by a hand full of colonists who journeyed across the stormy Atlantic, landing at present-day St. Clement's Island. Although the organizers of the Maryland venture were Catholic, the majority of the settlers were Protestants, many of them arriving as indentured servants. Settlers, regardless of religious affiliation, aided in the establishment of the colony and participated fully in the new government. In 1649, Maryland officially became the birthplace of religious freedom in the New World when the Religious Toleration Act was passed at St. Mary's City. From the colonization of the county, to life throughout the 20th century, see how this county grew into what it is today.

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About the Author

In Images of America: St. Mary's County, author Linda Davis Reno has captured the rich cultural heritage of the region through over 200 archival photographs. Since retiring as an executive officer in the United States Department of Education, Linda now pursues her passion for history and genealogy in her native St. Mary's County. She is an active member of the St. Mary's County Historical Society, the St. Mary's County Genealogical Society, the Maryland Historical Society, and the Maryland Genealogical Society.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738516619
• ISBN 13: 9780738516615
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128