Sunday, January 31, 2010

1728 Leonardtown

Leonardtown is located in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was originally named Seymour Town in honor of Governor John Seymour. In 1708 it was designated the county seat. In 1728 the town was renamed Leonardtown in honor of Leonard Calvert, first colonial governor of Maryland.

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