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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › StSt. Mary's County, Maryland - Wikipedia

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   St. Mary's County, established in 1637, is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2020 census, the population was 113,777. [1] Its county seat is Leonardtown. [2] The name is in honor of Mary, the mother of Jesus. [3]

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3. www.visitstmarysmd.com › exploreExplore St. Mary's MD - St. Mary's County MD Tourism

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   If you’re into history, outdoor recreation, or love being on the water, we’ve got you covered. St. Mary's has of the finest colonial sites in the nation, plus War of 1812 and Civil War sites, and a rich maritime history illuminated by our four lighthouses. Explore the great outdoors!

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › StSt. Mary's City, Maryland - Wikipedia

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   St. Mary's City (also known as Historic St. Mary's City) is a former colonial town that was founded in March 1634, as Maryland's first European settlement and capital. [5] It is now a state-run historic area, which includes a reconstruction of the original colonial settlement and a designated living history venue and museum complex.

5. www.visitstmarysmd.com › about › historySt. Mary's History, Stats & Facts - St. Mary's County MD Tourism

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   St. Mary’s County is the birthplace of Maryland. Maryland was an idea of George Calvert, First Lord Baltimore, who wanted a place where all religions were allowed to practice freely. George Calvert petitioned King Charles I in the early 1600s for a land grant to establish a new colony.

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6. www.visitstmarysmd.comVisit St. Mary's: Maryland's Original Destination

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   Come cycle through Maryland’s best kept secret! Clean country air, beautiful vistas, and a diverse and welcoming community await you in St. Mary’s County. We invite you to discover our vibrant and bountiful community brimming with historical firsts.

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7. www.historyhit.com › locations › historic-st-marys-cityHistoric St Mary’s City - History and Facts | History Hit

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   Jul 20, 2021 · The Historic St Mary’s City in Maryland is the site of the fourth oldest permanent British settlement in Colonial North America and birthplace of religious tolerance in the United States.

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   Where is St Mary's City Maryland?

   • Historic St. Mary’s City is located off Route 5 in Southern Maryland. Travel time is less than 2 hours from Washington, D.C. and Annapolis and less than 3 hours from Richmond and Baltimore. The Historic St Mary’s City in Maryland is the site of the fourth oldest permanent British settlement in Colonial North America and birthplace...

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   Why is St Mary's County the birthplace of Maryland?

   • St. Mary’s County is the birthplace of Maryland. Maryland was an idea of George Calvert, First Lord Baltimore, who wanted a place where all religions were allowed to practice freely. George Calvert petitioned King Charles I in the early 1600s for a land grant to establish a new colony.

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   Where is St Mary's County Maryland?

   • St. Mary's County comprises the California - Lexington Park, Maryland Metropolitan Statistical Area, which also is included in the Washington - Baltimore - Arlington, DC-MD- VA - WV - PA Combined Statistical Area. It is part of the Southern Maryland region.

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   When was St Mary's County established?

   • St. Mary's County was the first county established in Maryland, in 1637, probably by an order of the governor. In 1649, Lord Baltimore, with the Maryland General Assembly, passed the Maryland Toleration Act, which provided religious freedom for any (Christian) sect and which was the first law of its kind in the New World.

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   When did Maryland become a city?

   • The settlement of Lord Baltimore 's Maryland began with the arrival of passengers from England at St. Clement's Island in the Potomac River in what is now southwestern St. Mary's County on March 25, 1634, and the annual anniversary of this landing is celebrated as Maryland Day.

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   What is St Mary's City Maryland famous for?

   • The Historic St Mary’s City in Maryland is the site of the fourth oldest permanent British settlement in Colonial North America and birthplace of religious tolerance in the United States. An idyllic, waterfront hamlet, Historic St Mary’s City has been a National Historic Landmark since 1969 and is a leading tourist attraction in the state.

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9. www.maryland.com › counties › st-marys-countySt. Mary’s County Maryland - Maryland.com

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   Maryland’s oldest county, St. Mary’s has been welcoming visitors since 1634! Shaped by the Chesapeake Bay and its mighty tributaries, the Patuxent and Potomac Rivers, the verdant peninsula has fostered a traditional lifestyle anchored in the natural bounty of the Tidewater.