Churchville, Maryland | town, unincorporated area / community

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Formerly called “Lower Cross Roads.” Council of Safety met here 5 April 1775. Considered as site for county seat 1781.

George Washington passed 6 May 1775 on way to be made Commander-in-Chief of Army.

Lafayette and his troops marched past 15 April 1781 on the way to Virginia. Part of Rochambeau’s Troops passed through Sept. 1781 toward Yorktown.

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Coordinates:   39°33'30"N   76°14'55"W
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