Kent Island

USA / Maryland / Stevensville /
 island, draw only border

www.kentisland.cc/

Largest island in Chesapeake Bay.

William Claiborne of Virginia established a trading post, settlement and fort at the southern end of this island in 1631.

Lord Baltimore’s rights were resisted, which led to serious controversy until taken by armed forces in 1637.

www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=3139
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Coordinates:   38°56'18"N   76°18'35"W
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