Georgetown, Maryland | region

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Erected by act of Assembly of Maryland, May 1736, on a tract called Tolchester. A base of Continental supplies, 1775 to 1783. Port of Entry and ferry landing. George Washington stopped here enroute to points north and south. • Burned by British May 6, 1813.

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Coordinates:   39°21'37"N   75°52'41"W
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