History Stone in Market Square Plaza in Annapolis, Maryland

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History Stone
This granite block was dedicated as the cornerstone of a proposed fountain on 22 November 1908, the 200th anniversary of the Annapolis City Charter. The fountain was planned to commemorate the 1649 "Act Concerning Religion," known as the "Act of Toleration," which granted certain religious freedoms in Maryland. The hexagonal planter nearby, also an element of the 1908 design, originally served as a basin for watering horses. The entire fountain was never built, and in 1929 the cornerstone was rededicated as the city's "History Stone." It was moved to its present location in 2002.

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Memorial Circle & Market House Plaza
Established 1977 by The City of Annapolis
Maryland Dept of Natural Resources Program Open Space
Maryland Commission On the Capital City
The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland
John Apostol, Mayor

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The "History Stone" shown above is located immediately behind this garden. The Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Memorialis across the street to the right (not visible here).

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Alfred A Hopkins Plaza
Dedicated Dec 1, 1997
Honoring Alfred A. Hopkins
Mayor, 1989 - 1997

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Medium: Stone
Related subjects: History, American
Location: City Dock (Market Square Plaza) Washington, D.C. Suburbs Maryland, Annapolis

Nearest Metro: New Carrollton(Orange) (click station name for all sculptures nearby) (dcMem ID #3427 )

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History Stone in Market Square Plaza in Annapolis, Maryland

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